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Zukertort Opening: Quiet System

564K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score50.5%Range (90% confident): 50.3% – 50.6%Based on 564K games
0%50.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.3% – 50.6%
Outcome Distribution
48.0%4.9%47.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Zukertort Opening: Quiet System
Analyzen=564K
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.9%

What is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System has a 50.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.3% and 50.6%), based on 564K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 46% → 49%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 45.6% win rate (28,705 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.5% win rate (26,074 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.9% win rate (36,241 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.8% win rate (50,085 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.5% win rate (65,281 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.1% win rate (84,951 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.5% win rate (96,241 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.8% win rate (116,478 games)
  • 2500+: 48.9% win rate (59,899 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (49%), worst in Classical (43%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 49.1% win rate (39,392 games)
  • Bullet: 48.4% win rate (291,958 games)
  • Blitz: 47.7% win rate (184,580 games)
  • Rapid: 45.7% win rate (45,946 games)
  • Classical: 43.2% win rate (2,079 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999
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1800-1999
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 47.4% expected score (96 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (5,151 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 48.3% expected score (14,043 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 47.6% expected score (9,322 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 43.1% expected score (93 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 45.7% expected score (501 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 49.7% expected score (7,135 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 49.8% expected score (12,197 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 48.0% expected score (6,003 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 48.1% expected score (238 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 42.9% expected score (1,802 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.9% expected score (11,332 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 49.0% expected score (16,814 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 48.3% expected score (5,913 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 45.2% expected score (380 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 46.4% expected score (5,990 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 48.6% expected score (18,532 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.3% expected score (18,456 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 47.2% expected score (6,642 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 39.6% expected score (465 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 49.9% expected score (12,875 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (23,922 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.3% expected score (22,886 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 48.6% expected score (5,272 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 45.0% expected score (326 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 51.9% expected score (12,766 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.5% expected score (34,742 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (31,712 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.3% expected score (5,439 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 53.8% expected score (292 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 55.3% expected score (4,608 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.3% expected score (53,356 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (33,330 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.5% expected score (4,776 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 58.4% expected score (171 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 52.1% expected score (728 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (82,217 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.9% expected score (31,282 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.3% expected score (2,171 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 56.8% expected score (80 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 59.1% expected score (26 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.8% expected score (55,571 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 55.7% expected score (3,860 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 59.4% expected score (408 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 51.4% expected score (34 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System win rate?

The Zukertort Opening: Quiet System has a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.9%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 564K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System perform best?

The Zukertort Opening: Quiet System performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 48.8% win rate for white (116K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (49.1%) outperforms Classical (43.2%) by 5.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System?

The Zukertort Opening: Quiet System has a sharpness score of 95.1 (very decisive), meaning 95.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System has a 45.6% (90% CI: 45.2%-46.1%) win rate for white, based on 29K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System has a 47.5% (90% CI: 47.0%-48.0%) win rate for white, based on 26K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System has a 46.9% (90% CI: 46.5%-47.4%) win rate for white, based on 36K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System has a 46.8% (90% CI: 46.4%-47.2%) win rate for white, based on 50K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System has a 47.5% (90% CI: 47.2%-47.9%) win rate for white, based on 65K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System has a 48.1% (90% CI: 47.9%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 85K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System has a 48.5% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.7%) win rate for white, based on 96K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System has a 48.8% (90% CI: 48.6%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 116K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.5%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 60K Lichess games. Average game length is 44 moves with a 8.2% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.7%-49.5%) win rate for white (39K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.3%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System has a 48.4% (90% CI: 48.3%-48.6%) win rate for white (292K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System has a 47.7% (90% CI: 47.5%-47.9%) win rate for white (185K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.7%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System has a 45.7% (90% CI: 45.4%-46.1%) win rate for white (46K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.1%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System has a 43.2% (90% CI: 41.4%-45.0%) win rate for white (2.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.6%.

Is the Zukertort Opening: Quiet System a good opening?

The Zukertort Opening: Quiet System is statistically balanced with a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.9%-48.1%) 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.