Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation

1.3K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score47.5%Range (90% confident): 45.3% – 49.8%Based on 1.3K games
0%47.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 45.3% – 49.8%
Outcome Distribution
45.4%4.2%50.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation
Analyzen=1.3K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.2%

What is the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation has a 47.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 45.3% and 49.8%), based on 1.3K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 55% → 44%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 55.2% win rate (32 games)
  • 1000-1199: 39.3% win rate (71 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.5% win rate (92 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.0% win rate (178 games)
  • 1600-1799: 39.5% win rate (144 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.0% win rate (187 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.0% win rate (361 games)
  • 2200-2499: 44.3% win rate (230 games)
  • 2500+: 44.3% win rate (38 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (47%), worst in Classical (23%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 23.1% win rate (5 games)
  • Bullet: 45.4% win rate (899 games)
  • Blitz: 46.5% win rate (361 games)
  • Rapid: 42.6% win rate (63 games)
  • Classical: 23.1% win rate (5 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 65.2% expected score (15 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 53.7% expected score (12 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 43.1% expected score (42 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 43.6% expected score (22 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 51.9% expected score (25 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.1% expected score (52 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (12 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 46.4% expected score (82 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 57.0% expected score (85 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 63.1% expected score (10 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 47.6% expected score (60 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 37.2% expected score (61 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 45.4% expected score (20 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (100 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (79 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 65.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 45.0% expected score (329 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 56.6% expected score (29 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 27.8% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 47.5% expected score (214 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 47.0% expected score (15 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (32 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (6 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation win rate?

The Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation has a 45.4% (90% CI: 43.1%-47.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation perform best?

The Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation performs best at 1400-1599 Elo with a 51.0% win rate for white (178 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (45.4%) outperforms Rapid (42.6%) by 2.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation?

The Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation has a sharpness score of 95.8 (very decisive), meaning 95.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation has a 51.0% (90% CI: 44.8%-57.1%) win rate for white, based on 178 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation has a 39.5% (90% CI: 33.0%-46.2%) win rate for white, based on 144 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 6.5% draw rate.

What is the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation has a 48.0% (90% CI: 42.1%-54.0%) win rate for white, based on 187 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation has a 44.0% (90% CI: 39.7%-48.3%) win rate for white, based on 361 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation has a 44.3% (90% CI: 38.9%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 230 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

What is the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation has a 45.4% (90% CI: 42.6%-48.1%) win rate for white (899 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.9%.

What is the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation has a 46.5% (90% CI: 42.2%-50.8%) win rate for white (361 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.8%.

Is the Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation a good opening?

The Mieses Opening: Venezolana Variation is slightly favors black with a 45.4% (90% CI: 43.1%-47.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1400-1599 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.