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Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation

204K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score54.5%Range (90% confident): 54.4% – 54.7%Based on 204K games
0%54.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 54.4% – 54.7%
Outcome Distribution
52.2%4.5%43.3%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation
Analyzen=204K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.5%

What is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation has a 54.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 54.4% and 54.7%), based on 204K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 12.8% · UltraBullet best · Rapid worst

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~53%)

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2500+

  • 0-999: 52.6% win rate (494 games)
  • 1000-1199: 52.2% win rate (2,056 games)
  • 1200-1399: 52.6% win rate (10,528 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.2% win rate (27,798 games)
  • 1600-1799: 51.8% win rate (50,660 games)
  • 1800-1999: 52.2% win rate (60,627 games)
  • 2000-2199: 52.7% win rate (40,299 games)
  • 2200-2499: 54.6% win rate (11,123 games)
  • 2500+: 51.9% win rate (510 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (60%), worst in Rapid (47%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 60.2% win rate (207 games)
  • Bullet: 55.0% win rate (85,938 games)
  • Blitz: 50.6% win rate (102,349 games)
  • Rapid: 47.4% win rate (15,042 games)
  • Classical: 49.5% win rate (559 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999——
1000-1199—
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1400-1599
1600-1799
1800-1999
2000-2199
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 54.9% expected score (325 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (138 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 48.5% expected score (31 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 54.5% expected score (1,142 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (792 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 45.1% expected score (121 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 64.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 56.4% expected score (5,422 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.9% expected score (4,507 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.1% expected score (583 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 57.0% expected score (106 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 55.2% expected score (11,662 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.8% expected score (13,979 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 48.2% expected score (1,970 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 47.0% expected score (81 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 65.5% expected score (76 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 56.5% expected score (15,692 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (30,455 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.9% expected score (4,216 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 55.4% expected score (221 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 72.6% expected score (14 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 57.0% expected score (22,191 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.7% expected score (32,428 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.3% expected score (5,799 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 55.1% expected score (195 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 56.3% expected score (21,548 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 54.5% expected score (16,837 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.7% expected score (1,867 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 52.1% expected score (46 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 59.2% expected score (7,490 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.7% expected score (3,171 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 49.0% expected score (453 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 69.1% expected score (9 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 56.4% expected score (466 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (42 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation win rate?

The Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation has a 52.2% (90% CI: 52.1%-52.4%) win rate for white, based on 204K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation perform best?

The Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 54.6% win rate for white (11K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (55.0%) outperforms Classical (49.5%) by 5.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation?

The Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation has a sharpness score of 95.5 (very decisive), meaning 95.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation has a 52.6% (90% CI: 48.9%-56.3%) win rate for white, based on 494 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation has a 52.2% (90% CI: 50.4%-54.0%) win rate for white, based on 2.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.0% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation has a 52.6% (90% CI: 51.8%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation has a 51.2% (90% CI: 50.8%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 28K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation has a 51.8% (90% CI: 51.5%-52.2%) win rate for white, based on 51K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation has a 52.2% (90% CI: 51.9%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 61K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation has a 52.7% (90% CI: 52.3%-53.1%) win rate for white, based on 40K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation has a 54.6% (90% CI: 53.8%-55.3%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 6.4% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation has a 51.9% (90% CI: 48.3%-55.5%) win rate for white, based on 510 Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 7.7% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation has a 60.2% (90% CI: 54.6%-65.7%) win rate for white (207 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

What is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation has a 55.0% (90% CI: 54.7%-55.3%) win rate for white (86K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

What is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation has a 50.6% (90% CI: 50.4%-50.9%) win rate for white (102K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.4%.

What is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation has a 47.4% (90% CI: 46.7%-48.1%) win rate for white (15K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.3%.

What is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 46.0%-53.0%) win rate for white (559 Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.5%.

Is the Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation a good opening?

The Polish Opening: Schiffler-Sokolsky Variation is statistically favors white with a 52.2% (90% CI: 52.1%-52.4%) 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.