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Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation

93K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score48.1%Range (90% confident): 47.8% – 48.4%Based on 93K games
0%48.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 47.8% – 48.4%
Outcome Distribution
45.4%5.4%49.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
3...h6
Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation
Analyzen=93K
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.4%

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 48.1% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 47.8% and 48.4%), based on 93K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 16.4% · UltraBullet best · Classical worst

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 48% → 42%

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  • 0-999: 48.0% win rate (2,051 games)
  • 1000-1199: 46.3% win rate (3,318 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.5% win rate (6,470 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.7% win rate (10,492 games)
  • 1600-1799: 45.8% win rate (13,712 games)
  • 1800-1999: 44.8% win rate (15,571 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.8% win rate (16,925 games)
  • 2200-2499: 45.5% win rate (18,163 games)
  • 2500+: 42.3% win rate (5,946 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (47%), worst in UltraBullet (39%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 39.1% win rate (102 games)
  • Bullet: 46.2% win rate (26,895 games)
  • Blitz: 45.1% win rate (53,345 games)
  • Rapid: 44.6% win rate (11,660 games)
  • Classical: 47.0% win rate (646 games)

Black% 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, Bullet: 46.1% expected score (317 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (1,107 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 48.2% expected score (621 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 47.8% expected score (762 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 47.0% expected score (1,769 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (765 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 57.0% expected score (20 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 18.5% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (1,523 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 47.9% expected score (3,622 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.2% expected score (1,262 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 58.9% expected score (55 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 29.1% expected score (20 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 48.9% expected score (2,757 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 48.0% expected score (5,548 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 48.5% expected score (2,021 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 56.5% expected score (146 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 34.3% expected score (24 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 47.8% expected score (3,590 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.1% expected score (7,610 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 47.9% expected score (2,354 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 51.5% expected score (134 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (21 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 48.8% expected score (4,400 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 46.7% expected score (8,797 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 45.5% expected score (2,207 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 52.1% expected score (146 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 56.1% expected score (23 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 47.3% expected score (4,938 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.3% expected score (10,294 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 46.2% expected score (1,573 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 45.5% expected score (97 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 48.9% expected score (5,782 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 49.3% expected score (11,550 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 45.9% expected score (791 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 48.7% expected score (36 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 47.7% expected score (2,826 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 47.3% expected score (3,048 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 39.6% expected score (66 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (6 games)

Related Openings

Variations (5)
Torre Attack: Classical Defense
50.1%
Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense
48.7%
Torre Attack: Wagner Gambit
46.6%
Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense, Euwe Variation
48.7%
Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit
54.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate?

The Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.9%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 93K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation perform best?

The Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 50.5% win rate for white (16K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (58.5%) outperforms Classical (42.1%) by 16.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation?

The Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation has a sharpness score of 94.6 (decisive), meaning 94.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 47.6% (90% CI: 45.8%-49.4%) win rate for white, based on 2.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 50.6% (90% CI: 49.1%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 3.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 49.8% (90% CI: 48.8%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 6.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.2%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 10K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.2%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 14K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 50.5% (90% CI: 49.8%-51.1%) win rate for white, based on 16K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.6%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 17K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 6.0% draw rate.

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 47.5% (90% CI: 46.9%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 18K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 7.0% draw rate.

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 47.4% (90% CI: 46.4%-48.5%) win rate for white, based on 5.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 44 moves with a 10.3% draw rate.

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 58.5% (90% CI: 50.4%-66.3%) win rate for white (102 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.4%.

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.4%-50.4%) win rate for white (27K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.9%.

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 48.8% (90% CI: 48.5%-49.2%) win rate for white (53K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.1%.

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 49.7% (90% CI: 48.9%-50.4%) win rate for white (12K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.7%.

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 42.1% (90% CI: 38.9%-45.3%) win rate for white (646 Lichess games). Draw rate is 10.9%.

Is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation a good opening?

The Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation is statistically balanced with a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.9%-49.5%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1800-1999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.