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King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack

94K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score54.1%Range (90% confident): 53.8% – 54.4%Based on 94K games
0%54.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 53.8% – 54.4%
Outcome Distribution
52.0%4.1%43.9%
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6.Bg5
King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack
Analyzen=94K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.1%

What is the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack has a 54.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.8% and 54.4%), based on 94K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 48% → 56%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 47.7% win rate (207 games)
  • 1000-1199: 50.5% win rate (810 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.9% win rate (2,294 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.5% win rate (4,843 games)
  • 1600-1799: 50.5% win rate (9,926 games)
  • 1800-1999: 51.4% win rate (19,245 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.9% win rate (24,532 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.6% win rate (26,467 games)
  • 2500+: 55.5% win rate (5,282 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (57%), worst in Classical (48%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 56.5% win rate (10 games)
  • Bullet: 52.5% win rate (36,450 games)
  • Blitz: 51.6% win rate (51,375 games)
  • Rapid: 52.0% win rate (5,525 games)
  • Classical: 48.3% win rate (246 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: 55.3% expected score (113 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 42.3% expected score (76 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 42.4% expected score (18 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (387 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 48.8% expected score (362 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 62.4% expected score (59 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 51.6% expected score (1,166 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (944 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 51.1% expected score (182 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (2,157 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.5% expected score (2,294 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.6% expected score (372 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 52.8% expected score (17 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (3,772 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.6% expected score (5,380 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 54.0% expected score (734 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 43.7% expected score (38 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (6,167 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (11,525 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 54.3% expected score (1,452 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 56.9% expected score (100 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 53.4% expected score (7,673 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.9% expected score (14,910 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 54.5% expected score (1,880 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.7% expected score (69 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (11,802 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 56.9% expected score (13,845 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 59.6% expected score (802 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 60.9% expected score (17 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 57.8% expected score (3,213 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 59.7% expected score (2,039 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 59.1% expected score (26 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (4 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack win rate?

The King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack has a 52.0% (90% CI: 51.7%-52.3%) win rate for white, based on 94K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack perform best?

The King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 55.5% win rate for white (5.3K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (52.5%) outperforms Classical (48.3%) by 4.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack?

The King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack has a sharpness score of 95.9 (very decisive), meaning 95.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack has a 47.7% (90% CI: 42.1%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 207 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack has a 50.5% (90% CI: 47.6%-53.3%) win rate for white, based on 810 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack has a 49.9% (90% CI: 48.2%-51.6%) win rate for white, based on 2.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack has a 51.5% (90% CI: 50.3%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 4.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack has a 50.5% (90% CI: 49.7%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 9.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack has a 51.4% (90% CI: 50.9%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 19K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack has a 50.9% (90% CI: 50.4%-51.4%) win rate for white, based on 25K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack has a 53.6% (90% CI: 53.1%-54.1%) win rate for white, based on 26K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack has a 55.5% (90% CI: 54.4%-56.6%) win rate for white, based on 5.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 6.0% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack has a 52.5% (90% CI: 52.1%-53.0%) win rate for white (36K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.0%.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack has a 51.6% (90% CI: 51.2%-52.0%) win rate for white (51K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.7%.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack has a 52.0% (90% CI: 50.9%-53.1%) win rate for white (5.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack has a 48.3% (90% CI: 43.1%-53.5%) win rate for white (246 Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.9%.

Is the King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack a good opening?

The King's Indian Defense: Steiner Attack is statistically favors white with a 52.0% (90% CI: 51.7%-52.3%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2500+ Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.