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Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation

2.5K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score47.7%Range (90% confident): 46.0% – 49.3%Based on 2.5K games
0%47.7%100%
Range (90% confident): 46.0% – 49.3%
Outcome Distribution
43.4%8.5%48.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
5...Bb4+
Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation
Analyzen=2.5K
Avg Length39 moves
Sharpness92%
Draw Rate8.5%

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation has a 47.7% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 46.0% and 49.3%), based on 2.5K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 34%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1000-1199: 27.3% win rate (4 games)
  • 1200-1399: 20.0% win rate (11 games)
  • 1400-1599: 67.2% win rate (32 games)
  • 1600-1799: 38.7% win rate (85 games)
  • 1800-1999: 41.3% win rate (363 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.3% win rate (823 games)
  • 2200-2499: 45.3% win rate (939 games)
  • 2500+: 33.5% win rate (203 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (45%), worst in Classical (31%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 44.7% win rate (438 games)
  • Blitz: 42.8% win rate (1,718 games)
  • Rapid: 44.9% win rate (289 games)
  • Classical: 31.4% win rate (16 games)

Black% 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, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 23.7% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 65.8% expected score (8 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 68.0% expected score (18 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 76.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 36.5% expected score (17 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 42.1% expected score (55 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 54.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 55.6% expected score (62 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 40.9% expected score (239 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (54 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 44.3% expected score (95 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.1% expected score (611 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 49.6% expected score (113 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 31.8% expected score (4 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.6% expected score (169 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (674 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 48.5% expected score (94 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 42.2% expected score (82 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 39.9% expected score (112 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 31.0% expected score (9 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Queen's Indian Defense
47.9%
Variations (5)
Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov Variation
48.3%
Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation, Nimzowitsch Line
49.8%
Queen's Indian Defense: Spassky System
48.5%
Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation
50.0%
Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Traditional Line
52.6%
Continuations (2)
Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation, Intermezzo Line
39.7%
Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation, Modern Line
51.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation win rate?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation has a 48.1% (90% CI: 46.5%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 2.5K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation perform best?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 53.1% win rate for white (203 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (48.2%) outperforms Rapid (46.6%) by 1.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation has a sharpness score of 91.5 (decisive), meaning 91.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 39 moves.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation has a 51.4% (90% CI: 47.1%-55.7%) win rate for white, based on 363 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 7.3% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 46.1%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 823 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 6.7% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation has a 44.9% (90% CI: 42.3%-47.6%) win rate for white, based on 939 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 9.7% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation has a 53.1% (90% CI: 47.3%-58.8%) win rate for white, based on 203 Lichess games. Average game length is 47 moves with a 13.4% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation has a 48.8% (90% CI: 44.9%-52.7%) win rate for white (438 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.5%.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation has a 48.2% (90% CI: 46.3%-50.2%) win rate for white (1.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.9%.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation has a 46.6% (90% CI: 41.8%-51.5%) win rate for white (289 Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.4%.

Is the Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation a good opening?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Check Variation is statistically balanced with a 48.1% (90% CI: 46.5%-49.8%) 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.