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Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation

205 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score56.8%Range (90% confident): 51.1% – 62.4%Based on 205 games
0%56.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.1% – 62.4%
Outcome Distribution
55.0%3.6%41.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
7.Ng5
Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation
Analyzen=205
Avg Length38 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.6%

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation has a 56.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.1% and 62.4%), based on 205 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 56% → 31%

1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1400-1599: 55.6% win rate (3 games)
  • 1600-1799: 42.9% win rate (9 games)
  • 1800-1999: 59.3% win rate (28 games)
  • 2000-2199: 64.3% win rate (63 games)
  • 2200-2499: 52.8% win rate (79 games)
  • 2500+: 30.6% win rate (23 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (70%), worst in Blitz (51%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid

  • Bullet: 53.6% win rate (33 games)
  • Blitz: 50.6% win rate (134 games)
  • Rapid: 69.6% win rate (38 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

  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 86.4% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 47.0% expected score (15 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 64.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 61.1% expected score (48 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 81.1% expected score (13 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 55.1% expected score (18 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.0% expected score (49 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 57.5% expected score (12 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 34.9% expected score (15 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Queen's Indian Defense
47.9%
Variations (5)
Queen's Indian Defense: Anti-Queen's Indian System
50.1%
Queen's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation
42.1%
Queen's Indian Defense: Capablanca Variation
49.7%
Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation
51.1%
Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Polugaevsky Gambit
53.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation win rate?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation has a 55.0% (90% CI: 49.3%-60.6%) win rate for white, based on 205 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation perform best?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 64.3% win rate for white (63 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

How sharp is the Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation has a sharpness score of 96.4 (very decisive), meaning 96.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 38 moves.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation has a 50.6% (90% CI: 43.5%-57.6%) win rate for white (134 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

Is the Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation a good opening?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation is statistically balanced with a 55.0% (90% CI: 49.3%-60.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2000-2199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.