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Center Game: Kupreichik Variation

290 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score55.0%Range (90% confident): 50.2% – 59.8%Based on 290 games
0%55.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.2% – 59.8%
Outcome Distribution
52.0%6.0%42.0%
Win
Draw
Loss
9.Nh3
Center Game: Kupreichik Variation
Analyzen=290
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.0%

What is the Center Game: Kupreichik Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Center Game: Kupreichik Variation has a 55.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.2% and 59.8%), based on 290 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 14% → 49%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 14.3% win rate (2 games)
  • 1400-1599: 23.1% win rate (5 games)
  • 1600-1799: 77.8% win rate (3 games)
  • 1800-1999: 86.2% win rate (13 games)
  • 2000-2199: 53.5% win rate (76 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.7% win rate (55 games)
  • 2500+: 49.1% win rate (136 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (54%), worst in Classical (20%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 47.1% win rate (59 games)
  • Blitz: 53.7% win rate (223 games)
  • Rapid: 41.2% win rate (7 games)
  • Classical: 20.0% win rate (1 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 13.7% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 84.8% expected score (10 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 57.0% expected score (70 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (15 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (38 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 43.8% expected score (39 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.2% expected score (97 games)

Related Openings

Parent
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Variations (5)
Center Game: Berger Variation
50.7%
Center Game: Charousek Variation
46.8%
Center Game: Halasz-McDonnell Gambit
51.1%
Center Game: Halasz-McDonnell Gambit, Crocodile Variation
47.6%
Center Game: Hall Variation
48.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Center Game: Kupreichik Variation win rate?

The Center Game: Kupreichik Variation has a 52.0% (90% CI: 47.2%-56.8%) win rate for white, based on 290 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Center Game: Kupreichik Variation perform best?

The Center Game: Kupreichik Variation performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 53.5% win rate for white (76 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Center Game: Kupreichik Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (53.7%) outperforms Bullet (47.1%) by 6.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Center Game: Kupreichik Variation?

The Center Game: Kupreichik Variation has a sharpness score of 94.0 (decisive), meaning 94.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

What is the Center Game: Kupreichik Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Center Game: Kupreichik Variation has a 49.1% (90% CI: 42.1%-56.1%) win rate for white, based on 136 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 9.8% draw rate.

What is the Center Game: Kupreichik Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Center Game: Kupreichik Variation has a 53.7% (90% CI: 48.2%-59.1%) win rate for white (223 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.9%.

Is the Center Game: Kupreichik Variation a good opening?

The Center Game: Kupreichik Variation is statistically balanced with a 52.0% (90% CI: 47.2%-56.8%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2000-2199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.