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King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line

37K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score50.6%Range (90% confident): 50.2% – 51.0%Based on 37K games
0%50.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.2% – 51.0%
Outcome Distribution
47.8%5.6%46.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
6...c5
King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line
Analyzen=37K
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate5.6%

What is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line has a 50.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.2% and 51.0%), based on 37K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~53%)

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 52.5% win rate (148 games)
  • 1000-1199: 53.8% win rate (498 games)
  • 1200-1399: 50.3% win rate (1,237 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.2% win rate (2,729 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.3% win rate (4,949 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.1% win rate (8,253 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.8% win rate (9,836 games)
  • 2200-2499: 49.0% win rate (7,707 games)
  • 2500+: 52.1% win rate (1,677 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (54%), worst in UltraBullet (29%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 29.0% win rate (14 games)
  • Bullet: 47.2% win rate (11,524 games)
  • Blitz: 48.2% win rate (20,714 games)
  • Rapid: 47.5% win rate (4,568 games)
  • Classical: 53.6% win rate (214 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, Bullet: 56.1% expected score (56 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 51.9% expected score (77 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 56.5% expected score (14 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 52.8% expected score (161 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 56.3% expected score (268 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 58.5% expected score (69 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 53.2% expected score (391 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 52.4% expected score (639 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 48.6% expected score (201 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (791 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (1,473 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 53.3% expected score (442 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 64.7% expected score (19 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 44.2% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.8% expected score (1,349 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.5% expected score (2,841 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.4% expected score (708 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 45.7% expected score (44 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 46.5% expected score (1,874 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (5,081 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 46.9% expected score (1,226 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 52.1% expected score (70 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.8% expected score (2,804 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 49.7% expected score (5,774 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.5% expected score (1,199 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 64.1% expected score (59 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (3,069 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.4% expected score (3,946 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.8% expected score (676 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 67.2% expected score (16 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.0% expected score (1,029 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 59.5% expected score (615 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 61.6% expected score (33 games)

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King's Indian Defense
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Variations (5)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line win rate?

The King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line has a 47.8% (90% CI: 47.4%-48.2%) win rate for white, based on 37K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line perform best?

The King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 53.8% win rate for white (498 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line better in blitz or rapid?

Classical (53.6%) outperforms Rapid (47.5%) by 6.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line?

The King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line has a sharpness score of 94.4 (decisive), meaning 94.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line has a 52.5% (90% CI: 45.8%-59.2%) win rate for white, based on 148 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line has a 53.8% (90% CI: 50.1%-57.4%) win rate for white, based on 498 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line has a 50.3% (90% CI: 47.9%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line has a 49.2% (90% CI: 47.6%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 2.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line has a 47.3% (90% CI: 46.1%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 4.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line has a 46.1% (90% CI: 45.2%-47.0%) win rate for white, based on 8.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line has a 46.8% (90% CI: 45.9%-47.6%) win rate for white, based on 9.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line has a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.1%-49.9%) win rate for white, based on 7.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 7.1% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line has a 52.1% (90% CI: 50.1%-54.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 8.1% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line has a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.4%-48.0%) win rate for white (12K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line has a 48.2% (90% CI: 47.6%-48.7%) win rate for white (21K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.1%.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line has a 47.5% (90% CI: 46.3%-48.7%) win rate for white (4.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.5%.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line has a 53.6% (90% CI: 48.0%-59.2%) win rate for white (214 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.7%.

Is the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line a good opening?

The King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line is statistically balanced with a 47.8% (90% CI: 47.4%-48.2%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1000-1199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.