Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Slav, Koomen Variation

221 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score34.5%Range (90% confident): 29.4% – 39.8%Based on 221 games
0%34.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 29.4% – 39.8%
Outcome Distribution
30.8%7.4%61.8%
Win
Draw
Loss
7...Qe7
Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Slav, Koomen Variation
Analyzen=221
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness93%
Draw Rate7.4%

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Slav, Koomen Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Slav, Koomen Variation has a 34.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 29.4% and 39.8%), based on 221 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 44%

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2500+

  • 1000-1199: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1200-1399: 42.9% win rate (2 games)
  • 1600-1799: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1800-1999: 20.0% win rate (6 games)
  • 2000-2199: 33.3% win rate (27 games)
  • 2200-2499: 30.1% win rate (173 games)
  • 2500+: 44.0% win rate (11 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (31%), worst in Rapid (11%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid

  • Bullet: 31.2% win rate (45 games)
  • Blitz: 31.2% win rate (173 games)
  • Rapid: 11.1% win rate (3 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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1800-1999
2000-2199
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 37.8% expected score (23 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 35.5% expected score (33 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 33.0% expected score (140 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 65.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Slav, Koomen Variation win rate?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Slav, Koomen Variation has a 30.8% (90% CI: 25.8%-36.0%) win rate for white, based on 221 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Slav, Koomen Variation perform best?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Slav, Koomen Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 30.1% win rate for white (173 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

How sharp is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Slav, Koomen Variation?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Slav, Koomen Variation has a sharpness score of 92.6 (decisive), meaning 92.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Slav, Koomen Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Slav, Koomen Variation has a 30.1% (90% CI: 24.5%-35.9%) win rate for white, based on 173 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 6.6% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Slav, Koomen Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Slav, Koomen Variation has a 31.2% (90% CI: 25.6%-37.1%) win rate for white (173 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.7%.

Is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Slav, Koomen Variation a good opening?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Slav, Koomen Variation is slightly favors black with a 30.8% (90% CI: 25.8%-36.0%) 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.