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Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation

2.6K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score46.1%Range (90% confident): 44.5% – 47.7%Based on 2.6K games
0%46.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 44.5% – 47.7%
Outcome Distribution
44.4%3.4%52.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation
Analyzen=2.6K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.4%

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation has a 46.1% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 44.5% and 47.7%), based on 2.6K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 13.1% · Blitz best · Rapid worst

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 60% → 49%

1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1200-1399: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1400-1599: 41.2% win rate (7 games)
  • 1600-1799: 57.6% win rate (15 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.3% win rate (180 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.7% win rate (794 games)
  • 2200-2499: 41.1% win rate (1,313 games)
  • 2500+: 49.0% win rate (285 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (56%), worst in Classical (39%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 46.5% win rate (709 games)
  • Blitz: 42.8% win rate (1,765 games)
  • Rapid: 56.4% win rate (111 games)
  • Classical: 39.1% win rate (10 games)

Black% 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

  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 59.6% expected score (9 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 45.9% expected score (35 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (123 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 70.5% expected score (18 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.3% expected score (175 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.2% expected score (574 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.5% expected score (42 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 43.2% expected score (297 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 42.2% expected score (969 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 57.5% expected score (45 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.0% expected score (199 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (85 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation win rate?

The Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation has a 52.2% (90% CI: 50.6%-53.8%) win rate for white, based on 2.6K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation perform best?

The Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 55.4% win rate for white (1.3K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (53.5%) outperforms Rapid (40.4%) by 13.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation?

The Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation has a sharpness score of 96.6 (very decisive), meaning 96.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation has a 47.7% (90% CI: 41.6%-53.8%) win rate for white, based on 180 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation has a 50.7% (90% CI: 47.8%-53.6%) win rate for white, based on 794 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation has a 55.4% (90% CI: 53.2%-57.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation has a 45.2% (90% CI: 40.4%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 285 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation has a 50.6% (90% CI: 47.5%-53.7%) win rate for white (709 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.9%.

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation has a 53.5% (90% CI: 51.6%-55.5%) win rate for white (1.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.7%.

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation has a 40.4% (90% CI: 33.0%-48.1%) win rate for white (111 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

Is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation a good opening?

The Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Frankenstein-Dracula Variation is statistically favors white with a 52.2% (90% CI: 50.6%-53.8%) 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.