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

151 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score43.8%Range (90% confident): 37.3% – 50.4%Based on 151 games
0%43.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 37.3% – 50.4%
Outcome Distribution
37.7%12.1%50.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
7.Qa4+
Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Rashkovsky Attack
Analyzen=151
Avg Length42 moves
Sharpness88%
Draw Rate12.1%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Rashkovsky Attack has a 43.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 37.3% and 50.4%), based on 151 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 60% → 35%

1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1200-1399: 23.1% win rate (5 games)
  • 1400-1599: 33.3% win rate (3 games)
  • 1600-1799: 45.9% win rate (17 games)
  • 1800-1999: 39.1% win rate (10 games)
  • 2000-2199: 20.0% win rate (16 games)
  • 2200-2499: 41.0% win rate (68 games)
  • 2500+: 35.4% win rate (31 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (44%), worst in Classical (20%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 27.5% win rate (44 games)
  • Blitz: 44.3% win rate (90 games)
  • Rapid: 31.4% win rate (16 games)
  • Classical: 20.0% win rate (1 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999
1000-1199
1200-1399
1400-1599
1600-1799
1800-1999
2000-2199
2200-2499
2500+

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 73.6% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 34.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 34.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 22.8% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 34.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 34.2% expected score (8 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (53 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 35.7% expected score (23 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 71.1% expected score (8 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Rashkovsky Attack has a 37.7% (90% CI: 31.4%-44.2%) win rate for white, based on 151 rated games from Lichess.

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

The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Rashkovsky Attack performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 41.0% win rate for white (68 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Rashkovsky Attack has a sharpness score of 87.9 (moderately decisive), meaning 87.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 42 moves.

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

The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Rashkovsky Attack is slightly favors black with a 37.7% (90% CI: 31.4%-44.2%) 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.