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Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation

3.0M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score52.0%Range (90% confident): 52.0% – 52.1%Based on 3.0M games
0%52.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 52.0% – 52.1%
Outcome Distribution
49.9%4.1%45.9%
Win
Draw
Loss
1...d6
Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation
Analyzen=3.0M
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.1%

What is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation has a 52.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.0% and 52.1%), based on 3.0M Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 47% → 53%

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1400
1600
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2500+

  • 0-999: 47.2% win rate (108,947 games)
  • 1000-1199: 50.0% win rate (161,869 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.8% win rate (253,744 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.7% win rate (369,926 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.5% win rate (454,862 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.5% win rate (511,928 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.9% win rate (488,948 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.8% win rate (460,851 games)
  • 2500+: 52.7% win rate (148,532 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~52%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 51.7% win rate (101,262 games)
  • Bullet: 50.1% win rate (1,465,596 games)
  • Blitz: 49.6% win rate (1,111,595 games)
  • Rapid: 49.8% win rate (268,928 games)
  • Classical: 50.3% win rate (12,226 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: 44.1% expected score (553 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 48.5% expected score (28,039 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 49.8% expected score (57,704 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 49.4% expected score (22,424 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 45.7% expected score (227 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 47.6% expected score (2,739 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.4% expected score (47,964 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (81,696 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 52.6% expected score (28,712 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.5% expected score (758 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 50.5% expected score (6,949 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.8% expected score (84,978 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 51.6% expected score (118,097 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 52.7% expected score (41,956 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 51.5% expected score (1,764 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 52.3% expected score (17,419 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 51.0% expected score (128,595 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (166,572 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 52.1% expected score (53,621 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.6% expected score (3,719 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 53.5% expected score (27,359 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 51.0% expected score (170,887 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.2% expected score (197,773 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.3% expected score (55,378 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 54.5% expected score (3,465 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 53.4% expected score (25,829 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.2% expected score (237,352 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.5% expected score (204,274 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 52.5% expected score (42,735 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 55.2% expected score (1,738 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 52.5% expected score (13,515 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (273,207 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (182,900 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.9% expected score (18,848 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 63.5% expected score (478 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 56.4% expected score (5,941 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.8% expected score (355,709 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.0% expected score (93,989 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 57.8% expected score (5,136 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 61.0% expected score (76 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 61.7% expected score (958 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.4% expected score (138,865 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 59.9% expected score (8,590 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 61.7% expected score (118 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation win rate?

The Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.9%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 3.0M rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation perform best?

The Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 52.7% win rate for white (149K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (51.7%) outperforms Blitz (49.6%) by 2.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation?

The Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation has a sharpness score of 95.9 (very decisive), meaning 95.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation has a 47.2% (90% CI: 47.0%-47.5%) win rate for white, based on 109K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.8%-50.2%) win rate for white, based on 162K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation has a 49.8% (90% CI: 49.7%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 254K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation has a 49.7% (90% CI: 49.5%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 370K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.4%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 455K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.4%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 512K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.8%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 489K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation has a 50.8% (90% CI: 50.7%-50.9%) win rate for white, based on 461K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation has a 52.7% (90% CI: 52.5%-52.9%) win rate for white, based on 149K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 5.9% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation has a 51.7% (90% CI: 51.4%-51.9%) win rate for white (101K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.6%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation has a 50.1% (90% CI: 50.1%-50.2%) win rate for white (1.5M Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.6%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation has a 49.6% (90% CI: 49.5%-49.6%) win rate for white (1.1M Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.8%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation has a 49.8% (90% CI: 49.6%-49.9%) win rate for white (269K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.2%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation has a 50.3% (90% CI: 49.5%-51.0%) win rate for white (12K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.4%.

Is the Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation a good opening?

The Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation is statistically balanced with a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.9%-50.0%) 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.