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Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense

570K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.5%Range (90% confident): 51.4% – 51.6%Based on 570K games
0%51.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.4% – 51.6%
Outcome Distribution
49.2%4.6%46.2%
Win
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Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense
Analyzen=570K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.6%

What is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense has a 51.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.4% and 51.6%), based on 570K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 44% → 51%

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1400
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2500+

  • 0-999: 44.0% win rate (6,120 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.5% win rate (16,069 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.5% win rate (37,864 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.3% win rate (69,672 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.8% win rate (106,791 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.0% win rate (129,538 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.4% win rate (100,969 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.2% win rate (83,519 games)
  • 2500+: 51.0% win rate (19,947 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (50%), worst in Classical (42%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 50.1% win rate (7,740 games)
  • Bullet: 49.3% win rate (241,880 games)
  • Blitz: 49.6% win rate (267,782 games)
  • Rapid: 47.5% win rate (51,020 games)
  • Classical: 42.4% win rate (2,067 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999
1000-1199
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1400-1599
1600-1799
1800-1999
2000-2199
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 34.7% expected score (41 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 45.9% expected score (1,778 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 46.9% expected score (3,237 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 43.0% expected score (1,051 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 43.1% expected score (13 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 28.7% expected score (50 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.9% expected score (4,614 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 49.4% expected score (8,819 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 46.3% expected score (2,546 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 33.1% expected score (40 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 43.6% expected score (292 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.9% expected score (10,832 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.6% expected score (20,716 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 48.0% expected score (5,791 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 39.2% expected score (233 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 47.8% expected score (1,407 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 49.8% expected score (21,277 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (36,395 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 49.5% expected score (10,092 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 41.9% expected score (501 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.6% expected score (2,921 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.6% expected score (38,762 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.9% expected score (52,193 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (12,224 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 43.8% expected score (691 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 54.8% expected score (2,367 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 50.3% expected score (53,428 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.9% expected score (61,663 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.3% expected score (11,622 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 54.3% expected score (458 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 56.6% expected score (559 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (47,773 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 54.3% expected score (46,975 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.4% expected score (5,562 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 47.1% expected score (100 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 59.3% expected score (101 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.9% expected score (48,733 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.3% expected score (32,603 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.4% expected score (2,053 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 53.3% expected score (29 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.7% expected score (14,683 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 55.0% expected score (5,181 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 58.7% expected score (79 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Trompowsky Attack
49.3%
Variations (5)
Trompowsky Attack: Borg Variation
55.7%
Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense, Big Center Variation
49.5%
Trompowsky Attack: Edge Variation
50.9%
Trompowsky Attack: Edge Variation, Hergert Gambit
46.2%
Trompowsky Attack: Poisoned Pawn Variation
52.2%
Continuations (1)
Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense, Big Center Variation
49.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense win rate?

The Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense has a 49.2% (90% CI: 49.1%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 570K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense perform best?

The Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 51.0% win rate for white (20K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (49.6%) outperforms Classical (42.4%) by 7.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense?

The Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense has a sharpness score of 95.4 (very decisive), meaning 95.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense has a 44.0% (90% CI: 42.9%-45.0%) win rate for white, based on 6.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense has a 47.5% (90% CI: 46.9%-48.2%) win rate for white, based on 16K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense has a 48.5% (90% CI: 48.1%-49.0%) win rate for white, based on 38K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense has a 48.3% (90% CI: 48.0%-48.6%) win rate for white, based on 70K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense has a 48.8% (90% CI: 48.5%-49.0%) win rate for white, based on 107K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense has a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.8%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 130K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

What is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense has a 50.4% (90% CI: 50.1%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 101K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

What is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense has a 50.2% (90% CI: 49.9%-50.5%) win rate for white, based on 84K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

What is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense has a 51.0% (90% CI: 50.4%-51.5%) win rate for white, based on 20K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 7.7% draw rate.

What is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense has a 50.1% (90% CI: 49.2%-51.1%) win rate for white (7.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.5%.

What is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense has a 49.3% (90% CI: 49.1%-49.4%) win rate for white (242K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.7%.

What is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense has a 49.6% (90% CI: 49.4%-49.7%) win rate for white (268K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.2%.

What is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense has a 47.5% (90% CI: 47.1%-47.8%) win rate for white (51K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

What is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense has a 42.4% (90% CI: 40.6%-44.2%) win rate for white (2.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.6%.

Is the Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense a good opening?

The Trompowsky Attack: Classical Defense is statistically balanced with a 49.2% (90% CI: 49.1%-49.3%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2500+ Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.