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Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto

3.5M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.5%Range (90% confident): 51.4% – 51.5%Based on 3.5M games
0%51.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.4% – 51.5%
Outcome Distribution
49.3%4.4%46.3%
Win
Draw
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Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto
Analyzen=3.5M
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.4%

What is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto has a 51.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.4% and 51.5%), based on 3.5M Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 45% → 50%

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1400
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2500+

  • 0-999: 45.4% win rate (66,201 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.9% win rate (119,631 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.3% win rate (230,908 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.5% win rate (393,149 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.8% win rate (543,763 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.6% win rate (635,087 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.8% win rate (600,886 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.0% win rate (591,362 games)
  • 2500+: 50.3% win rate (270,521 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~51%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 51.0% win rate (107,047 games)
  • Bullet: 49.5% win rate (1,956,236 games)
  • Blitz: 48.8% win rate (1,180,100 games)
  • Rapid: 48.7% win rate (200,630 games)
  • Classical: 48.6% win rate (7,495 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
2500+

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 41.2% expected score (247 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 46.4% expected score (20,851 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 47.8% expected score (34,059 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 47.0% expected score (10,945 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 39.6% expected score (99 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 41.1% expected score (1,613 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 48.8% expected score (42,508 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (59,105 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.2% expected score (16,126 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.6% expected score (279 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 45.9% expected score (4,745 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 49.3% expected score (96,476 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (102,921 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.9% expected score (25,986 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.8% expected score (780 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 48.7% expected score (14,898 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (172,479 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (166,586 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.4% expected score (37,239 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 49.3% expected score (1,947 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 51.6% expected score (29,867 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.5% expected score (240,392 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (226,838 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.3% expected score (44,417 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 52.1% expected score (2,249 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 54.8% expected score (30,997 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (325,724 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.6% expected score (237,988 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 52.3% expected score (38,865 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 53.7% expected score (1,513 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 55.4% expected score (14,746 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (363,232 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (202,953 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 54.2% expected score (19,464 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 58.2% expected score (491 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 54.5% expected score (8,214 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.5% expected score (445,617 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.3% expected score (130,213 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.3% expected score (7,188 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 57.6% expected score (130 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 55.6% expected score (1,720 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 53.3% expected score (248,957 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 56.9% expected score (19,437 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 61.5% expected score (400 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 44.1% expected score (7 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto win rate?

The Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto has a 49.3% (90% CI: 49.2%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 3.5M rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto perform best?

The Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 50.3% win rate for white (271K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (51.0%) outperforms Classical (48.6%) by 2.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto?

The Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto has a sharpness score of 95.6 (very decisive), meaning 95.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto has a 45.4% (90% CI: 45.1%-45.7%) win rate for white, based on 66K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto has a 47.9% (90% CI: 47.7%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 120K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto has a 48.3% (90% CI: 48.1%-48.5%) win rate for white, based on 231K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto has a 48.5% (90% CI: 48.4%-48.6%) win rate for white, based on 393K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto has a 48.8% (90% CI: 48.7%-48.9%) win rate for white, based on 544K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto has a 49.6% (90% CI: 49.5%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 635K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto has a 49.8% (90% CI: 49.7%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 601K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.9%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 591K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.5% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto has a 50.3% (90% CI: 50.2%-50.5%) win rate for white, based on 271K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 6.6% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto has a 51.0% (90% CI: 50.7%-51.2%) win rate for white (107K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.0%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto has a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.5%-49.6%) win rate for white (2.0M Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.9%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto has a 48.8% (90% CI: 48.7%-48.9%) win rate for white (1.2M Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.2%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto has a 48.7% (90% CI: 48.5%-48.9%) win rate for white (201K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.4%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto has a 48.6% (90% CI: 47.7%-49.6%) win rate for white (7.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.4%.

Is the Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto a good opening?

The Zukertort Opening: Kingside Fianchetto is statistically balanced with a 49.3% (90% CI: 49.2%-49.3%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2500+ Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.