Chess openings · B00
Rat Defense
403,572 rated games in September 2026 went into this opening. White wins 50%, draws 3%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 39,239 | 50%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 114,244 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 173,654 | 50%47% |
| 2000 and up | 76,435 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 403,572 | 50%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 152,028 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 192,095 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 57,425 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 2,024 | 53%42% |