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Vienna Game: Heyde Variation

4.0K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score45.1%Range (90% confident): 43.8% – 46.4%Based on 4.0K games
0%45.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 43.8% – 46.4%
Outcome Distribution
43.3%3.6%53.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
6.d4
Vienna Game: Heyde Variation
Analyzen=4.0K
Avg Length29 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.6%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Vienna Game: Heyde Variation has a 45.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 43.8% and 46.4%), based on 4.0K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 57% → 40%

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1400
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2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 56.5% win rate (10 games)
  • 1000-1199: 37.3% win rate (32 games)
  • 1200-1399: 40.1% win rate (107 games)
  • 1400-1599: 40.2% win rate (348 games)
  • 1600-1799: 40.9% win rate (854 games)
  • 1800-1999: 42.9% win rate (1,166 games)
  • 2000-2199: 43.7% win rate (981 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.7% win rate (419 games)
  • 2500+: 39.7% win rate (35 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (52%), worst in Rapid (40%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 46.0% win rate (786 games)
  • Blitz: 43.1% win rate (2,370 games)
  • Rapid: 40.4% win rate (760 games)
  • Classical: 52.0% win rate (36 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

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 67.7% expected score (7 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 41.9% expected score (17 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 37.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 39.3% expected score (45 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 45.4% expected score (53 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 35.7% expected score (9 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 36.9% expected score (94 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 43.9% expected score (194 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 38.4% expected score (59 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 45.5% expected score (121 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 43.0% expected score (575 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 38.0% expected score (152 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.4% expected score (152 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 44.8% expected score (750 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 43.0% expected score (249 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 34.9% expected score (15 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 46.5% expected score (166 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.5% expected score (572 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 42.9% expected score (230 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 77.6% expected score (13 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 57.4% expected score (154 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 49.5% expected score (210 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 60.0% expected score (54 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 38.9% expected score (30 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vienna Game: Heyde Variation win rate?

The Vienna Game: Heyde Variation has a 43.3% (90% CI: 42.0%-44.6%) win rate for white, based on 4.0K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Vienna Game: Heyde Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 51.7% win rate for white (419 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (46.0%) outperforms Rapid (40.4%) by 5.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Vienna Game: Heyde Variation?

The Vienna Game: Heyde Variation has a sharpness score of 96.4 (very decisive), meaning 96.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 29 moves.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Vienna Game: Heyde Variation has a 40.1% (90% CI: 32.5%-47.9%) win rate for white, based on 107 Lichess games. Average game length is 23 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Vienna Game: Heyde Variation has a 40.2% (90% CI: 35.9%-44.5%) win rate for white, based on 348 Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 1.9% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Vienna Game: Heyde Variation has a 40.9% (90% CI: 38.1%-43.6%) win rate for white, based on 854 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Vienna Game: Heyde Variation has a 42.9% (90% CI: 40.5%-45.3%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Vienna Game: Heyde Variation has a 43.7% (90% CI: 41.1%-46.3%) win rate for white, based on 981 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Vienna Game: Heyde Variation has a 51.7% (90% CI: 47.7%-55.7%) win rate for white, based on 419 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Vienna Game: Heyde Variation has a 46.0% (90% CI: 43.1%-49.0%) win rate for white (786 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.6%.

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

In Blitz games, the Vienna Game: Heyde Variation has a 43.1% (90% CI: 41.4%-44.8%) win rate for white (2.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.0%.

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

In Rapid games, the Vienna Game: Heyde Variation has a 40.4% (90% CI: 37.5%-43.3%) win rate for white (760 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

Is the Vienna Game: Heyde Variation a good opening?

The Vienna Game: Heyde Variation is slightly favors black with a 43.3% (90% CI: 42.0%-44.6%) 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.