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

881 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.2%Range (90% confident): 48.4% – 53.9%Based on 881 games
0%51.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.4% – 53.9%
Outcome Distribution
45.4%11.5%43.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
7.Bd2
Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Romanishin Attack
Analyzen=881
Avg Length44 moves
Sharpness89%
Draw Rate11.5%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Romanishin Attack has a 51.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 48.4% and 53.9%), based on 881 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 69% → 34%

1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1200-1399: 69.2% win rate (5 games)
  • 1400-1599: 68.0% win rate (11 games)
  • 1600-1799: 70.7% win rate (19 games)
  • 1800-1999: 41.9% win rate (45 games)
  • 2000-2199: 41.6% win rate (91 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.9% win rate (451 games)
  • 2500+: 33.6% win rate (259 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (47%), worst in Classical (43%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 43.0% win rate (288 games)
  • Blitz: 46.5% win rate (516 games)
  • Rapid: 46.4% win rate (75 games)
  • Classical: 42.9% win rate (2 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

  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 74.4% expected score (17 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 37.9% expected score (15 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 63.6% expected score (17 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 46.3% expected score (12 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 35.7% expected score (16 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (60 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.1% expected score (15 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 60.1% expected score (118 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (310 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 58.5% expected score (22 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 39.8% expected score (135 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (105 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 45.1% expected score (19 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: Buerger Variation
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, Romanishin Attack win rate?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Romanishin Attack has a 45.4% (90% CI: 42.6%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 881 rated games from Lichess.

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

The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Romanishin Attack performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 50.9% win rate for white (451 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (46.5%) outperforms Rapid (46.4%) by 0.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Romanishin Attack has a sharpness score of 88.5 (moderately decisive), meaning 88.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 44 moves.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Romanishin Attack has a 50.9% (90% CI: 47.1%-54.8%) win rate for white, based on 451 Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 5.6% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Romanishin Attack has a 33.6% (90% CI: 28.9%-38.5%) win rate for white, based on 259 Lichess games. Average game length is 51 moves with a 21.7% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Romanishin Attack has a 43.0% (90% CI: 38.3%-47.8%) win rate for white (288 Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.5%.

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

In Blitz games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Romanishin Attack has a 46.5% (90% CI: 42.9%-50.1%) win rate for white (516 Lichess games). Draw rate is 12.1%.

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

The Queen's Indian Defense: Kasparov-Petrosian Variation, Romanishin Attack is statistically balanced with a 45.4% (90% CI: 42.6%-48.1%) 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.