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Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense

144K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score53.4%Range (90% confident): 53.2% – 53.6%Based on 144K games
0%53.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 53.2% – 53.6%
Outcome Distribution
51.4%4.0%44.6%
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Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense
Analyzen=144K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.0%

What is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense has a 53.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.2% and 53.6%), based on 144K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 49% → 52%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 49.2% win rate (9,036 games)
  • 1000-1199: 51.1% win rate (14,283 games)
  • 1200-1399: 51.2% win rate (21,020 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.4% win rate (27,151 games)
  • 1600-1799: 51.9% win rate (24,960 games)
  • 1800-1999: 51.2% win rate (20,313 games)
  • 2000-2199: 52.7% win rate (13,235 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.1% win rate (9,519 games)
  • 2500+: 52.1% win rate (4,454 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (55%), worst in Bullet (51%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 54.9% win rate (3,753 games)
  • Bullet: 51.2% win rate (47,291 games)
  • Blitz: 51.3% win rate (63,477 games)
  • Rapid: 51.5% win rate (27,646 games)
  • Classical: 51.4% win rate (1,804 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999
1000-1199
1200-1399
1400-1599
1600-1799
1800-1999
2000-2199
2200-2499
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 43.7% expected score (78 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (2,066 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 51.3% expected score (5,039 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 51.6% expected score (1,841 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 53.7% expected score (12 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 48.7% expected score (215 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 52.2% expected score (2,761 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 53.5% expected score (7,965 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 52.5% expected score (3,270 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 54.8% expected score (72 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 56.4% expected score (567 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 53.3% expected score (4,056 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (10,839 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 53.2% expected score (5,257 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (301 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 57.7% expected score (850 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 52.0% expected score (5,778 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 53.6% expected score (12,802 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 53.5% expected score (7,093 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 51.2% expected score (628 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 61.3% expected score (847 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (6,408 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.2% expected score (10,773 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 54.4% expected score (6,325 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 56.9% expected score (607 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 51.5% expected score (623 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (8,698 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (7,742 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 57.4% expected score (3,073 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 60.9% expected score (177 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 51.6% expected score (348 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 53.5% expected score (7,288 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 56.3% expected score (4,916 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 60.7% expected score (677 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 56.3% expected score (207 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.4% expected score (7,074 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 56.7% expected score (2,130 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.1% expected score (107 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 70.5% expected score (18 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.1% expected score (3,162 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.0% expected score (1,271 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (3 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense win rate?

The Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense has a 51.4% (90% CI: 51.2%-51.6%) win rate for white, based on 144K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense perform best?

The Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 52.7% win rate for white (13K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (54.9%) outperforms Classical (51.4%) by 3.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense?

The Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense has a sharpness score of 96.0 (very decisive), meaning 96.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.3%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 9.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense has a 51.1% (90% CI: 50.4%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 14K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense has a 51.2% (90% CI: 50.7%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 21K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense has a 51.4% (90% CI: 50.9%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 27K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense has a 51.9% (90% CI: 51.3%-52.4%) win rate for white, based on 25K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense has a 51.2% (90% CI: 50.7%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 20K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense has a 52.7% (90% CI: 52.0%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense has a 51.1% (90% CI: 50.3%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 9.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense has a 52.1% (90% CI: 50.8%-53.3%) win rate for white, based on 4.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 7.3% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense has a 54.9% (90% CI: 53.5%-56.2%) win rate for white (3.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.0%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense has a 51.2% (90% CI: 50.8%-51.5%) win rate for white (47K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.2%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense has a 51.3% (90% CI: 51.0%-51.6%) win rate for white (63K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense has a 51.5% (90% CI: 51.0%-52.0%) win rate for white (28K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense has a 51.4% (90% CI: 49.4%-53.3%) win rate for white (1.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

Is the Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense a good opening?

The Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense is statistically favors white with a 51.4% (90% CI: 51.2%-51.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2000-2199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.