Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation

1.6M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score50.2%Range (90% confident): 50.2% – 50.3%Based on 1.6M games

0%50.2%100%

Range (90% confident): 50.2% – 50.3%

Outcome Distribution

48.2%3.9%47.8%

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Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation

Analyzen=1.6M

Avg Length33 moves

Sharpness96%

Draw Rate3.9%

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation has a 50.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.2% and 50.3%), based on 1.6M Lichess games.

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Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 10.5% · UltraBullet best · Classical worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 45% → 49%

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (53%), worst in Classical (43%)

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White% by Rating × Time Control

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Rating	UB	Bulle	Blitz	Rapid	Class
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 47.5% expected score (135 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 48.8% expected score (30,363 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 47.6% expected score (105,804 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 46.6% expected score (67,686 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 44.0% expected score (781 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 49.3% expected score (433 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (46,784 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 49.6% expected score (107,121 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 48.0% expected score (59,990 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 46.0% expected score (2,069 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 50.1% expected score (1,340 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (69,103 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.3% expected score (127,621 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 48.3% expected score (54,013 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 45.9% expected score (3,465 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 56.1% expected score (2,417 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 52.0% expected score (89,610 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.3% expected score (144,829 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 47.6% expected score (53,695 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 43.0% expected score (4,720 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 52.4% expected score (2,935 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 52.2% expected score (102,557 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (131,173 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 49.7% expected score (38,737 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 46.8% expected score (1,961 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 58.4% expected score (1,504 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.9% expected score (93,005 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.7% expected score (89,942 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 49.4% expected score (18,316 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 46.0% expected score (633 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 56.3% expected score (445 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (61,071 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.6% expected score (35,125 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.8% expected score (4,994 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 58.0% expected score (99 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 50.5% expected score (109 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (33,809 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.6% expected score (12,828 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 52.9% expected score (1,071 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 52.3% expected score (43 games)
2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 37.2% expected score (18 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 53.1% expected score (5,708 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.0% expected score (1,604 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 64.6% expected score (57 games)
2500+ rating, Classical: 55.3% expected score (8 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation win rate?

The Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation has a 48.2% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.3%) win rate for white, based on 1.6M rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation perform best?

The Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 49.7% win rate for white (48K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (53.1%) outperforms Classical (42.6%) by 10.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation?

The Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation has a sharpness score of 96.1 (very decisive), meaning 96.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 33 moves.

What is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation has a 45.3% (90% CI: 45.1%-45.4%) win rate for white, based on 205K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation has a 47.6% (90% CI: 47.5%-47.8%) win rate for white, based on 216K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation has a 48.4% (90% CI: 48.3%-48.6%) win rate for white, based on 256K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation has a 48.4% (90% CI: 48.3%-48.6%) win rate for white, based on 295K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation has a 49.2% (90% CI: 49.1%-49.4%) win rate for white, based on 277K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.9%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 203K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.8%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 102K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation has a 49.7% (90% CI: 49.4%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 48K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation has a 49.3% (90% CI: 48.4%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 7.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 9.3% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation has a 53.1% (90% CI: 52.3%-54.0%) win rate for white (9.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.5%.

What is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation has a 50.2% (90% CI: 50.1%-50.3%) win rate for white (532K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.0%.

What is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation has a 47.9% (90% CI: 47.8%-48.0%) win rate for white (756K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

What is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation has a 45.6% (90% CI: 45.5%-45.8%) win rate for white (299K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.8%.

What is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation has a 42.6% (90% CI: 41.9%-43.2%) win rate for white (14K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

Is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation a good opening?

The Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation is statistically balanced with a 48.2% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.3%) 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.

What is the Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation expected score for White?