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Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense

16K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score39.2%Range (90% confident): 38.6% – 39.9%Based on 16K games
0%39.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 38.6% – 39.9%
Outcome Distribution
37.4%3.6%59.0%
Win
Draw
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2...Nc6
Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense
Analyzen=16K
Avg Length30 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.6%

What is the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense has a 39.2% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 38.6% and 39.9%), based on 16K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 23.8% · Classical best · Bullet worst

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 36% → 42%

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  • 0-999: 35.6% win rate (4,076 games)
  • 1000-1199: 35.9% win rate (3,100 games)
  • 1200-1399: 39.3% win rate (3,369 games)
  • 1400-1599: 35.9% win rate (2,473 games)
  • 1600-1799: 39.1% win rate (1,475 games)
  • 1800-1999: 40.2% win rate (819 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.7% win rate (297 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.2% win rate (116 games)
  • 2500+: 41.8% win rate (26 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (44%), worst in Classical (19%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 42.9% win rate (44 games)
  • Bullet: 43.6% win rate (4,063 games)
  • Blitz: 37.7% win rate (7,570 games)
  • Rapid: 31.6% win rate (3,798 games)
  • Classical: 18.6% win rate (276 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 41.1% expected score (798 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 39.3% expected score (1,977 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 34.6% expected score (1,276 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 47.8% expected score (21 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (12 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 46.7% expected score (688 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 37.3% expected score (1,578 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 31.0% expected score (775 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 21.2% expected score (47 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 45.0% expected score (1,141 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 41.2% expected score (1,421 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 34.3% expected score (731 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 24.5% expected score (73 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 40.9% expected score (15 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 42.9% expected score (534 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 38.9% expected score (1,226 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 33.6% expected score (594 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 14.0% expected score (104 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 26.2% expected score (9 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 41.5% expected score (384 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 41.9% expected score (789 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 40.1% expected score (270 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 11.2% expected score (23 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.6% expected score (267 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 41.1% expected score (423 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 32.8% expected score (120 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 29.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (138 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 45.9% expected score (131 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (28 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 57.7% expected score (90 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 47.9% expected score (22 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 41.9% expected score (23 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (3 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense win rate?

The Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense has a 59.0% (90% CI: 58.3%-59.6%) win rate for white, based on 16K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense perform best?

The Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense performs best at 1400-1599 Elo with a 61.2% win rate for white (2.5K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense better in blitz or rapid?

Classical (78.4%) outperforms Bullet (54.6%) by 23.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense?

The Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense has a sharpness score of 96.4 (very decisive), meaning 96.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 30 moves.

What is the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense has a 59.1% (90% CI: 57.9%-60.4%) win rate for white, based on 4.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

What is the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense has a 60.8% (90% CI: 59.3%-62.2%) win rate for white, based on 3.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense has a 58.1% (90% CI: 56.7%-59.5%) win rate for white, based on 3.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

What is the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense has a 61.2% (90% CI: 59.5%-62.8%) win rate for white, based on 2.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense has a 57.5% (90% CI: 55.4%-59.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense has a 56.7% (90% CI: 53.9%-59.6%) win rate for white, based on 819 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense has a 49.7% (90% CI: 45.0%-54.5%) win rate for white, based on 297 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense has a 40.4% (90% CI: 33.1%-47.9%) win rate for white, based on 116 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 6.4% draw rate.

What is the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense has a 54.6% (90% CI: 53.3%-55.9%) win rate for white (4.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.8%.

What is the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense has a 58.4% (90% CI: 57.4%-59.3%) win rate for white (7.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.0%.

What is the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense has a 63.4% (90% CI: 62.2%-64.7%) win rate for white (3.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

What is the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense has a 78.4% (90% CI: 74.2%-82.3%) win rate for white (276 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

Is the Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense a good opening?

The Ware Defense: Snagglepuss Defense is statistically favors white with a 59.0% (90% CI: 58.3%-59.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1400-1599 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.