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Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation

2.0M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score47.1%Range (90% confident): 47.0% – 47.1%Based on 2.0M games
0%47.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 47.0% – 47.1%
Outcome Distribution
45.1%4.0%50.9%
Win
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Loss
1...b6
Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation
Analyzen=2.0M
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.0%

What is the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation has a 47.1% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 47.0% and 47.1%), based on 2.0M Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 48% → 42%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 48.2% win rate (51,464 games)
  • 1000-1199: 46.5% win rate (93,558 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.6% win rate (174,065 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.4% win rate (289,559 games)
  • 1600-1799: 45.8% win rate (369,950 games)
  • 1800-1999: 44.9% win rate (381,765 games)
  • 2000-2199: 43.8% win rate (308,423 games)
  • 2200-2499: 42.8% win rate (223,143 games)
  • 2500+: 41.8% win rate (79,110 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~45%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 44.5% win rate (42,818 games)
  • Bullet: 45.4% win rate (984,564 games)
  • Blitz: 44.9% win rate (778,769 games)
  • Rapid: 43.8% win rate (158,808 games)
  • Classical: 43.1% win rate (6,078 games)

Black% 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: 56.4% expected score (194 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (15,076 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 49.6% expected score (28,039 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 48.7% expected score (8,083 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 50.7% expected score (72 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 52.5% expected score (1,011 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 48.9% expected score (29,638 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 47.9% expected score (49,930 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 46.2% expected score (12,729 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 46.8% expected score (250 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 52.5% expected score (2,716 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.9% expected score (63,221 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 47.9% expected score (85,960 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 46.4% expected score (21,451 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 46.6% expected score (717 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 47.5% expected score (7,032 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 48.5% expected score (108,089 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 47.9% expected score (138,449 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 47.4% expected score (34,327 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 48.5% expected score (1,662 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 47.3% expected score (12,981 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (142,699 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.7% expected score (174,339 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 46.3% expected score (37,904 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 45.8% expected score (2,027 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 42.8% expected score (11,811 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.3% expected score (190,353 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 47.1% expected score (149,077 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 45.8% expected score (29,495 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 43.5% expected score (1,029 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 41.6% expected score (5,029 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 46.5% expected score (190,593 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 45.6% expected score (101,129 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 44.1% expected score (11,404 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 39.8% expected score (268 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 41.6% expected score (1,883 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 45.7% expected score (172,082 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 44.4% expected score (45,841 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 41.0% expected score (3,285 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 45.4% expected score (52 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 36.8% expected score (161 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 45.2% expected score (72,813 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 43.3% expected score (6,005 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 32.5% expected score (130 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation win rate?

The Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation has a 50.9% (90% CI: 50.9%-51.0%) win rate for white, based on 2.0M rated games from Lichess.

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

The Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 52.1% win rate for white (223K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

UltraBullet (53.3%) outperforms Classical (51.0%) by 2.3%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation?

The Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation 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: Queenside Fianchetto Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation has a 48.2% (90% CI: 47.8%-48.6%) win rate for white, based on 51K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation has a 50.5% (90% CI: 50.2%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 94K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation has a 50.4% (90% CI: 50.2%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 174K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation has a 50.4% (90% CI: 50.2%-50.5%) win rate for white, based on 290K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation has a 50.5% (90% CI: 50.4%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 370K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation has a 51.0% (90% CI: 50.9%-51.2%) win rate for white, based on 382K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation has a 51.7% (90% CI: 51.6%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 308K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation has a 52.1% (90% CI: 52.0%-52.3%) win rate for white, based on 223K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation has a 51.8% (90% CI: 51.5%-52.1%) win rate for white, based on 79K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 6.3% draw rate.

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

In UltraBullet games, the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation has a 53.3% (90% CI: 52.9%-53.7%) win rate for white (43K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.2%.

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

In Bullet games, the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation has a 51.2% (90% CI: 51.1%-51.2%) win rate for white (985K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.4%.

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

In Blitz games, the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation has a 50.5% (90% CI: 50.4%-50.6%) win rate for white (779K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.6%.

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

In Rapid games, the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation has a 51.2% (90% CI: 51.0%-51.5%) win rate for white (159K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

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

In Classical games, the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation has a 51.0% (90% CI: 49.9%-52.0%) win rate for white (6.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.0%.

Is the Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation a good opening?

The Zukertort Opening: Queenside Fianchetto Variation is statistically favors white with a 50.9% (90% CI: 50.9%-51.0%) 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.