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Torre Attack

6 variations · 1.9M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Key Finding

Torre Attack is balanced for White at 51.9% expected score.

This opening produces roughly even results, with outcomes depending more on middlegame play than opening choice.

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Playable
Rating
Time
White Expected Score0.0%Range (90% confident): 51.8% – 51.9%Aggregated from 6 variations
0%51.9%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.8% – 51.9%
ContextOverall · n=1.9M
Outcome Distribution
49.4%4.9%45.7%
Win
Draw
Loss
No position data
Torre Attack
Variations6
Games (Context)1.9M
Avg Length37 moves
Draw Rate4.9%

What Should I Play?

Player-controlled continuations for White · Overall

#1Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian GambitTop Pick
1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5 c5 4.e3 b6 5.d5
Min adv +10.8% · n=421
59.4%
#2Torre Attack: Classical Defense
1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5
Min adv +4.9% · n=937K
52.6%
#3Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense
1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bg5
Min adv +1.9% · n=800K
51.1%
#4Torre Attack: Wagner Gambit
1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5 c5 4.e4
Min adv -4.8% · n=19K
48.2%

Continuations show the most common variations from this opening. Higher expected scores indicate better statistical outcomes, but familiarity and playstyle matter too.

What is the Torre Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

Overall, the Torre Attack family has a 51.9% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.8% and 51.9%), aggregated from 6 variations and 1.9M Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 46% → 50%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 45.7% win rate (18,430 games)
  • 1000-1199: 48.5% win rate (42,374 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.0% win rate (93,239 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.0% win rate (178,609 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.1% win rate (282,533 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.2% win rate (396,383 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.7% win rate (432,873 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.0% win rate (329,873 games)
  • 2500+: 50.0% win rate (81,177 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (52%), worst in Classical (45%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 51.8% win rate (17,222 games)
  • Bullet: 49.6% win rate (833,988 games)
  • Blitz: 49.4% win rate (862,937 games)
  • Rapid: 48.3% win rate (135,758 games)
  • Classical: 45.4% win rate (5,586 games)

Rating vs Time Control Matrix

Click cells to filter · White expected scores

White% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999
1000-1199
1200-1399
1400-1599
1600-1799
1800-1999
2000-2199
2200-2499
2500+

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 46.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 46.7% expected score (5,343 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 47.8% expected score (9,142 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 48.3% expected score (3,897 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 43.6% expected score (37 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 42.3% expected score (257 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 49.8% expected score (15,394 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.6% expected score (20,168 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 49.4% expected score (6,406 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 52.0% expected score (149 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 45.8% expected score (535 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.2% expected score (34,625 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (45,160 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 49.9% expected score (12,501 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 44.4% expected score (418 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 49.2% expected score (2,394 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.6% expected score (71,235 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.0% expected score (82,600 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.4% expected score (21,312 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 44.5% expected score (1,068 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 51.6% expected score (4,157 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.6% expected score (111,172 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (137,931 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.6% expected score (27,825 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 49.2% expected score (1,448 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 54.6% expected score (5,791 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.1% expected score (156,359 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.9% expected score (202,594 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (30,190 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 49.2% expected score (1,449 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 56.1% expected score (3,506 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (193,144 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (212,035 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.9% expected score (23,438 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 56.6% expected score (750 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 60.6% expected score (558 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.5% expected score (184,978 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.0% expected score (134,487 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.3% expected score (9,605 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 61.6% expected score (245 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 60.4% expected score (13 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 53.4% expected score (61,738 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 56.5% expected score (18,820 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 59.8% expected score (584 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 54.3% expected score (22 games)

Matrix view reveals how performance varies across rating brackets and time controls. Green indicates favorable, red indicates challenging contexts.

Variations (6)

1
Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit421 games
59.4%
2
Torre Attack: Classical Defense937K games
52.6%
3
Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation93K games
51.9%
Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense, Euwe Variation5.9K games
52.4%
Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense800K games
51.1%
Torre Attack: Wagner Gambit19K games
48.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Torre Attack win rate?

The Torre Attack family has a 49.4% (90% CI: 49.3%-49.5%) win rate for white, aggregated from 6 variations and 1.9M rated games from Lichess.

How many Torre Attack variations are there?

This analysis covers 6 Torre Attack variations with sufficient game data. Each variation has its own statistics page with detailed win rates by rating and time control.

At what rating does the Torre Attack perform best?

The Torre Attack family performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 50.0% win rate for white (330K games). Performance may vary by specific variation.

Is the Torre Attack better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (51.8%) outperforms Classical (45.4%) by 6.4% across all Torre Attack variations.

How sharp is the Torre Attack?

Torre Attack games are 95.1% decisive (non-draws), with an average length of 37 moves. Sharpness varies by specific variation.

Is the Torre Attack a good opening family?

The Torre Attack family is statistically balanced overall with a 49.4% (90% CI: 49.3%-49.5%) aggregated win rate. However, win rates vary significantly between the 6 variations—explore individual lines to find the best fit for your style.