Vienna Game: Mieses Variation

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White Expected Score54.0%Range (90% confident): 53.9% – 54.2%Based on 268K games

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Range (90% confident): 53.9% – 54.2%

Outcome Distribution

51.7%4.6%43.7%

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Vienna Game: Mieses Variation

Analyzen=268K

Avg Length35 moves

Sharpness95%

Draw Rate4.6%

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Vienna Game: Mieses Variation has a 54.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.9% and 54.2%), based on 268K Lichess games.

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Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 10.3% · UltraBullet best · Classical worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 47% → 52%

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (58%), worst in Classical (48%)

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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: 81.6% expected score (8 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 52.3% expected score (2,092 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 48.2% expected score (8,828 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 49.5% expected score (6,082 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 46.8% expected score (45 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 55.7% expected score (25 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 54.7% expected score (3,812 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.7% expected score (8,998 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 49.3% expected score (6,593 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 42.0% expected score (191 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 58.5% expected score (270 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 53.8% expected score (5,197 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 52.7% expected score (10,313 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 51.4% expected score (6,811 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 52.3% expected score (352 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 58.0% expected score (130 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 56.4% expected score (5,842 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (14,197 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (7,115 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 51.2% expected score (665 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 61.4% expected score (60 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (8,630 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 54.9% expected score (17,012 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 53.6% expected score (6,444 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 52.1% expected score (425 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 53.6% expected score (55 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 56.1% expected score (12,799 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 55.1% expected score (24,737 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 53.9% expected score (5,680 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 53.9% expected score (282 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 55.0% expected score (14,212 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 55.4% expected score (30,222 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 56.1% expected score (4,230 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 53.1% expected score (211 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 65.4% expected score (5 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 55.4% expected score (18,359 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.4% expected score (23,984 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.7% expected score (1,929 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 48.9% expected score (43 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 56.1% expected score (7,879 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 56.0% expected score (2,945 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 52.7% expected score (92 games)
2500+ rating, Classical: 55.3% expected score (8 games)

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Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation

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45.8%

Vienna Game: Giraffe Attack

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Continuations (1)

Vienna Game: Mieses Variation, Erben Gambit

45.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vienna Game: Mieses Variation win rate?

The Vienna Game: Mieses Variation has a 51.7% (90% CI: 51.5%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 268K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Vienna Game: Mieses Variation performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 53.1% win rate for white (44K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

UltraBullet (58.1%) outperforms Classical (47.8%) by 10.3%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Vienna Game: Mieses Variation?

The Vienna Game: Mieses Variation has a sharpness score of 95.4 (very decisive), meaning 95.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the Vienna Game: Mieses Variation has a 47.3% (90% CI: 46.6%-47.9%) win rate for white, based on 17K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Vienna Game: Mieses Variation has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.5%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 20K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Vienna Game: Mieses Variation has a 50.8% (90% CI: 50.2%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 23K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Vienna Game: Mieses Variation has a 51.6% (90% CI: 51.1%-52.1%) win rate for white, based on 28K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Vienna Game: Mieses Variation has a 52.7% (90% CI: 52.3%-53.2%) win rate for white, based on 33K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Vienna Game: Mieses Variation has a 53.1% (90% CI: 52.7%-53.5%) win rate for white, based on 44K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Vienna Game: Mieses Variation has a 52.9% (90% CI: 52.5%-53.3%) win rate for white, based on 49K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Vienna Game: Mieses Variation has a 51.5% (90% CI: 51.1%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 44K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 6.6% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Vienna Game: Mieses Variation has a 52.1% (90% CI: 51.3%-52.9%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 7.9% draw rate.

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

In UltraBullet games, the Vienna Game: Mieses Variation has a 58.1% (90% CI: 54.7%-61.6%) win rate for white (555 Lichess games). Draw rate is 0.6%.

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

In Bullet games, the Vienna Game: Mieses Variation has a 53.5% (90% CI: 53.3%-53.8%) win rate for white (79K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.5%.

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

In Blitz games, the Vienna Game: Mieses Variation has a 51.4% (90% CI: 51.1%-51.6%) win rate for white (141K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.2%.

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

In Rapid games, the Vienna Game: Mieses Variation has a 49.6% (90% CI: 49.2%-50.0%) win rate for white (45K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

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

In Classical games, the Vienna Game: Mieses Variation has a 47.8% (90% CI: 46.0%-49.5%) win rate for white (2.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.7%.

Is the Vienna Game: Mieses Variation a good opening?

The Vienna Game: Mieses Variation is statistically favors white with a 51.7% (90% CI: 51.5%-51.9%) 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.

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