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Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation

35K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.0%Range (90% confident): 50.6% – 51.5%Based on 35K games
0%51.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.6% – 51.5%
Outcome Distribution
48.6%4.9%46.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation
Analyzen=35K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.9%

What is the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation has a 51.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.6% and 51.5%), based on 35K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 46% → 48%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 45.9% win rate (1,164 games)
  • 1000-1199: 46.0% win rate (2,097 games)
  • 1200-1399: 45.8% win rate (2,142 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.1% win rate (2,471 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.1% win rate (3,328 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.4% win rate (5,005 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.7% win rate (7,742 games)
  • 2200-2499: 52.0% win rate (8,469 games)
  • 2500+: 48.3% win rate (2,746 games)

White Win% by Time Control

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

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 44.9% win rate (33 games)
  • Bullet: 48.3% win rate (9,806 games)
  • Blitz: 49.2% win rate (20,640 games)
  • Rapid: 46.3% win rate (4,443 games)
  • Classical: 42.9% win rate (242 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: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 43.5% expected score (205 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 48.7% expected score (711 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 48.6% expected score (245 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 49.1% expected score (487 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 47.2% expected score (1,132 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 47.4% expected score (467 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 37.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 47.0% expected score (642 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (873 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 44.0% expected score (604 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (21 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 46.6% expected score (13 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 47.7% expected score (885 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.2% expected score (1,044 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 49.7% expected score (478 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 41.4% expected score (51 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 46.6% expected score (13 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 52.2% expected score (1,003 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.4% expected score (1,864 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.3% expected score (412 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 51.3% expected score (36 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.4% expected score (1,208 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (3,160 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 46.9% expected score (583 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 51.9% expected score (52 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.9% expected score (1,842 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 49.9% expected score (4,951 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.2% expected score (906 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 55.6% expected score (43 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (1,944 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.5% expected score (5,882 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.5% expected score (625 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 47.5% expected score (18 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.6% expected score (1,590 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.1% expected score (1,023 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 54.0% expected score (123 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 54.4% expected score (10 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Indian Defense
49.6%
Variations (5)
Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Adorjan Gambit
47.8%
Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Advance Variation
46.1%
Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation, Leko Gambit
48.0%
Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Basman-Williams Attack
48.4%
Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian
50.6%
Continuations (1)
Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation, Leko Gambit
48.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation win rate?

The Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation has a 48.6% (90% CI: 48.1%-49.0%) win rate for white, based on 35K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation perform best?

The Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 52.0% win rate for white (8.5K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (49.2%) outperforms Classical (42.9%) by 6.3%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation?

The Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation has a sharpness score of 95.1 (very decisive), meaning 95.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation has a 45.9% (90% CI: 43.5%-48.3%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation has a 46.0% (90% CI: 44.2%-47.8%) win rate for white, based on 2.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation has a 45.8% (90% CI: 44.1%-47.6%) win rate for white, based on 2.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation has a 48.1% (90% CI: 46.5%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 2.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation has a 48.1% (90% CI: 46.7%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 3.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation has a 47.4% (90% CI: 46.2%-48.6%) win rate for white, based on 5.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation has a 47.7% (90% CI: 46.8%-48.7%) win rate for white, based on 7.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation has a 52.0% (90% CI: 51.1%-52.9%) win rate for white, based on 8.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation has a 48.3% (90% CI: 46.7%-49.9%) win rate for white, based on 2.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 44 moves with a 14.4% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation has a 48.3% (90% CI: 47.4%-49.1%) win rate for white (9.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.2%.

What is the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.7%-49.8%) win rate for white (21K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.8%.

What is the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation has a 46.3% (90% CI: 45.1%-47.6%) win rate for white (4.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.3%.

What is the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation has a 42.9% (90% CI: 37.7%-48.2%) win rate for white (242 Lichess games). Draw rate is 10.1%.

Is the Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation a good opening?

The Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation is statistically balanced with a 48.6% (90% CI: 48.1%-49.0%) 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.