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Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation

9.5K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score53.0%Range (90% confident): 52.2% – 53.9%Based on 9.5K games
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Range (90% confident): 52.2% – 53.9%
Outcome Distribution
49.7%6.6%43.7%
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Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation
Analyzen=9.5K
Avg Length39 moves
Sharpness93%
Draw Rate6.6%

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation has a 53.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.2% and 53.9%), based on 9.5K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 36% → 53%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 35.5% win rate (14 games)
  • 1000-1199: 53.1% win rate (39 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.8% win rate (132 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.8% win rate (322 games)
  • 1600-1799: 51.2% win rate (529 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.5% win rate (1,149 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.5% win rate (2,290 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.2% win rate (3,818 games)
  • 2500+: 52.6% win rate (1,252 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (54%), worst in Classical (45%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 48.2% win rate (2,629 games)
  • Blitz: 49.9% win rate (5,983 games)
  • Rapid: 53.5% win rate (878 games)
  • Classical: 45.1% win rate (55 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: 50.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 64.3% expected score (16 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 47.6% expected score (19 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 35.3% expected score (46 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 58.6% expected score (68 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 44.9% expected score (18 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 51.1% expected score (93 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 48.3% expected score (176 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 55.0% expected score (49 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 59.1% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 55.4% expected score (120 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (310 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 60.7% expected score (92 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 46.1% expected score (214 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.7% expected score (727 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.3% expected score (191 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (17 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 47.6% expected score (441 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (1,615 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 55.0% expected score (217 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 52.7% expected score (17 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 48.6% expected score (809 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.6% expected score (2,704 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 61.4% expected score (296 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 40.5% expected score (9 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.7% expected score (880 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 60.8% expected score (361 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 71.8% expected score (10 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)

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Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation win rate?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation has a 49.7% (90% CI: 48.9%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 9.5K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation perform best?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 52.6% win rate for white (1.3K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (53.5%) outperforms Classical (45.1%) by 8.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation has a sharpness score of 93.4 (decisive), meaning 93.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 39 moves.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation has a 46.8% (90% CI: 39.8%-53.9%) win rate for white, based on 132 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation has a 47.8% (90% CI: 43.2%-52.3%) win rate for white, based on 322 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation has a 51.2% (90% CI: 47.6%-54.7%) win rate for white, based on 529 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation has a 47.5% (90% CI: 45.1%-49.9%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation has a 48.5% (90% CI: 46.8%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 2.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 6.9% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation has a 50.2% (90% CI: 48.8%-51.5%) win rate for white, based on 3.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 7.2% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation has a 52.6% (90% CI: 50.3%-54.9%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 7.9% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation has a 48.2% (90% CI: 46.6%-49.8%) win rate for white (2.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.5%.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 48.8%-50.9%) win rate for white (6.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.4%.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation has a 53.5% (90% CI: 50.7%-56.3%) win rate for white (878 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.1%.

Is the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation a good opening?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Classical Variation is statistically favors white with a 49.7% (90% CI: 48.9%-50.6%) 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.