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Queen's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation, Farago Defense

1.8K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score49.8%Range (90% confident): 47.9% – 51.7%Based on 1.8K games
0%49.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 47.9% – 51.7%
Outcome Distribution
45.8%7.9%46.3%
Win
Draw
Loss
5...Bb7
Queen's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation, Farago Defense
Analyzen=1.8K
Avg Length42 moves
Sharpness92%
Draw Rate7.9%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Queen's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation, Farago Defense has a 49.8% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 47.9% and 51.7%), based on 1.8K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 38%

1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1200-1399: 11.1% win rate (3 games)
  • 1400-1599: 37.1% win rate (16 games)
  • 1600-1799: 56.2% win rate (35 games)
  • 1800-1999: 44.9% win rate (82 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.6% win rate (288 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.1% win rate (965 games)
  • 2500+: 38.2% win rate (434 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (49%), worst in Classical (38%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 48.7% win rate (509 games)
  • Blitz: 45.1% win rate (1,169 games)
  • Rapid: 42.3% win rate (125 games)
  • Classical: 37.8% win rate (21 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

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

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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 41.3% expected score (10 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 54.7% expected score (20 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 85.3% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 39.9% expected score (28 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (38 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 58.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 65.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 61.2% expected score (61 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (182 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 39.3% expected score (36 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 35.7% expected score (9 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 54.1% expected score (316 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (587 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 48.4% expected score (58 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 59.1% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 41.8% expected score (95 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 44.5% expected score (330 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Queen's Indian Defense
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Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation
50.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation, Farago Defense win rate?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation, Farago Defense has a 46.3% (90% CI: 44.3%-48.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.8K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Queen's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation, Farago Defense performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 50.6% win rate for white (434 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (47.2%) outperforms Rapid (44.7%) by 2.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Queen's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation, Farago Defense?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation, Farago Defense has a sharpness score of 92.1 (decisive), meaning 92.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 42 moves.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation, Farago Defense has a 44.7% (90% CI: 40.0%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 288 Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation, Farago Defense has a 45.5% (90% CI: 42.8%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 965 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 6.5% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation, Farago Defense has a 50.6% (90% CI: 46.7%-54.6%) win rate for white, based on 434 Lichess games. Average game length is 46 moves with a 11.1% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation, Farago Defense has a 44.6% (90% CI: 41.0%-48.2%) win rate for white (509 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.8%.

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

In Blitz games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation, Farago Defense has a 47.2% (90% CI: 44.8%-49.6%) win rate for white (1.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.7%.

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

In Rapid games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation, Farago Defense has a 44.7% (90% CI: 37.5%-52.0%) win rate for white (125 Lichess games). Draw rate is 13.0%.

Is the Queen's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation, Farago Defense a good opening?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation, Farago Defense is statistically balanced with a 46.3% (90% CI: 44.3%-48.2%) 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.