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

5.9K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.4%Range (90% confident): 51.4% – 53.5%Based on 5.9K games
0%52.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.4% – 53.5%
Outcome Distribution
47.3%10.2%42.5%
Win
Draw
Loss
7.Qc2
Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Kasparov Attack
Analyzen=5.9K
Avg Length42 moves
Sharpness90%
Draw Rate10.2%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Kasparov Attack has a 52.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.4% and 53.5%), based on 5.9K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 71% → 48%

1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
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2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 71.4% win rate (2 games)
  • 1200-1399: 71.4% win rate (16 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.7% win rate (51 games)
  • 1600-1799: 46.7% win rate (128 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.8% win rate (452 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.7% win rate (1,289 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.3% win rate (2,638 games)
  • 2500+: 48.1% win rate (1,373 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (52%), worst in Classical (34%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 51.8% win rate (1,419 games)
  • Blitz: 46.1% win rate (3,921 games)
  • Rapid: 45.0% win rate (577 games)
  • Classical: 34.3% win rate (32 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

  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 73.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 62.9% expected score (14 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 33.7% expected score (26 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 71.8% expected score (10 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 53.2% expected score (30 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.9% expected score (69 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 53.8% expected score (25 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 59.1% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (76 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (306 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 41.9% expected score (60 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.8% expected score (224 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.0% expected score (900 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.2% expected score (157 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 55.3% expected score (433 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.4% expected score (1,933 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (267 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 59.3% expected score (635 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (678 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 56.0% expected score (57 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (3 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Queen's Indian Defense
47.9%
Variations (5)
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55.0%
Queen's Indian Defense: Capablanca Variation
49.7%
Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation
51.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Kasparov Attack has a 47.3% (90% CI: 46.3%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 5.9K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Kasparov Attack performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 48.3% win rate for white (2.6K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (51.8%) outperforms Rapid (45.0%) by 6.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Kasparov Attack has a sharpness score of 89.8 (moderately decisive), meaning 89.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 42 moves.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Kasparov Attack has a 46.7% (90% CI: 39.6%-53.9%) win rate for white, based on 128 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 8.1% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Kasparov Attack has a 45.8% (90% CI: 41.9%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 452 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 10.0% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Kasparov Attack has a 44.7% (90% CI: 42.4%-47.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 8.3% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Kasparov Attack has a 48.3% (90% CI: 46.7%-49.9%) win rate for white, based on 2.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 9.1% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Kasparov Attack has a 48.1% (90% CI: 45.8%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 48 moves with a 15.0% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Kasparov Attack has a 51.8% (90% CI: 49.6%-54.0%) win rate for white (1.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.8%.

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

In Blitz games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Kasparov Attack has a 46.1% (90% CI: 44.8%-47.4%) win rate for white (3.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 10.1%.

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

In Rapid games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Kasparov Attack has a 45.0% (90% CI: 41.6%-48.4%) win rate for white (577 Lichess games). Draw rate is 13.6%.

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

The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Kasparov Attack is statistically balanced with a 47.3% (90% CI: 46.3%-48.4%) 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.