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King's Indian Defense: S��misch Variation, Normal Defense

212 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score48.6%Range (90% confident): 43.0% – 54.3%Based on 212 games
0%48.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 43.0% – 54.3%
Outcome Distribution
46.1%4.9%48.9%
Win
Draw
Loss
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King's Indian Defense: S��misch Variation, Normal Defense
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Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.9%

What is the King's Indian Defense: S��misch Variation, Normal Defense expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the King's Indian Defense: S��misch Variation, Normal Defense has a 48.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 43.0% and 54.3%), based on 212 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 60%

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1200
1400
1600
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2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1200-1399: 63.6% win rate (4 games)
  • 1400-1599: 53.5% win rate (20 games)
  • 1600-1799: 39.6% win rate (25 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.2% win rate (58 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.5% win rate (67 games)
  • 2200-2499: 41.5% win rate (31 games)
  • 2500+: 60.0% win rate (6 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (59%), worst in Rapid (33%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid

  • Bullet: 58.9% win rate (74 games)
  • Blitz: 39.8% win rate (123 games)
  • Rapid: 33.3% win rate (15 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

  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 45.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 64.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (13 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 38.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 62.9% expected score (14 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.8% expected score (38 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 62.2% expected score (19 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 40.2% expected score (44 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 62.9% expected score (14 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 28.8% expected score (15 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (4 games)

Related Openings

Parent
King's Indian Defense
48.1%
Variations (5)
King's Indian Defense: Accelerated Averbakh Variation
49.7%
King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation
55.2%
King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense
46.8%
King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense, Advance Variation
50.6%
King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense, Exchange Variation
49.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the King's Indian Defense: S��misch Variation, Normal Defense win rate?

The King's Indian Defense: S��misch Variation, Normal Defense has a 46.1% (90% CI: 40.6%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 212 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the King's Indian Defense: S��misch Variation, Normal Defense perform best?

The King's Indian Defense: S��misch Variation, Normal Defense performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 46.2% win rate for white (58 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the King's Indian Defense: S��misch Variation, Normal Defense better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (58.9%) outperforms Blitz (39.8%) by 19.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the King's Indian Defense: S��misch Variation, Normal Defense?

The King's Indian Defense: S��misch Variation, Normal Defense 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 King's Indian Defense: S��misch Variation, Normal Defense win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the King's Indian Defense: S��misch Variation, Normal Defense has a 39.8% (90% CI: 32.7%-47.0%) win rate for white (123 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.8%.

Is the King's Indian Defense: S��misch Variation, Normal Defense a good opening?

The King's Indian Defense: S��misch Variation, Normal Defense is slightly favors black with a 46.1% (90% CI: 40.6%-51.8%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1800-1999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.