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Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit

421 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score59.4%Range (90% confident): 55.4% – 63.3%Based on 421 games
0%59.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 55.4% – 63.3%
Outcome Distribution
54.3%10.1%35.6%
Win
Draw
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Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit
Analyzen=421
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness90%
Draw Rate10.1%

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit has a 59.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 55.4% and 63.3%), based on 421 Lichess games.

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Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +10.8% · Breakpoint: 2000-2199

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 33% → 56%

1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1600-1799: 33.3% win rate (3 games)
  • 1800-1999: 63.6% win rate (4 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.4% win rate (61 games)
  • 2200-2499: 54.3% win rate (215 games)
  • 2500+: 55.6% win rate (138 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (58%), worst in Blitz (53%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid

  • Bullet: 58.3% win rate (80 games)
  • Blitz: 53.1% win rate (327 games)
  • Rapid: 54.8% win rate (14 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (49 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 65.4% expected score (18 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 57.8% expected score (191 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 59.1% expected score (54 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 63.8% expected score (82 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 64.3% expected score (2 games)

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Variations (5)
Torre Attack: Classical Defense
50.1%
Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Nimzowitsch Variation
49.2%
Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense
48.7%
Torre Attack: Fianchetto Defense, Euwe Variation
48.7%
Torre Attack: Wagner Gambit
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit win rate?

The Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit has a 54.3% (90% CI: 50.3%-58.3%) win rate for white, based on 421 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit perform best?

The Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 54.3% win rate for white (215 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (58.3%) outperforms Blitz (53.1%) by 5.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit?

The Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit has a sharpness score of 89.9 (moderately decisive), meaning 89.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit has a 54.3% (90% CI: 48.7%-59.8%) win rate for white, based on 215 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 9.0% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit has a 55.6% (90% CI: 48.6%-62.4%) win rate for white, based on 138 Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 13.3% draw rate.

What is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit has a 53.1% (90% CI: 48.6%-57.6%) win rate for white (327 Lichess games). Draw rate is 10.2%.

Is the Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit a good opening?

The Torre Attack: Classical Defense, Petrosian Gambit is statistically favors white with a 54.3% (90% CI: 50.3%-58.3%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.