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Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation

21K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score47.2%Range (90% confident): 46.6% – 47.8%Based on 21K games
0%47.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 46.6% – 47.8%
Outcome Distribution
43.4%7.5%49.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
6...Be7
Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation
Analyzen=21K
Avg Length40 moves
Sharpness93%
Draw Rate7.5%

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation has a 47.2% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 46.6% and 47.8%), based on 21K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 13.5% · Classical best · Rapid worst

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 48% → 40%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 47.8% win rate (10 games)
  • 1000-1199: 43.3% win rate (32 games)
  • 1200-1399: 45.2% win rate (148 games)
  • 1400-1599: 42.8% win rate (467 games)
  • 1600-1799: 44.8% win rate (1,280 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.7% win rate (3,099 games)
  • 2000-2199: 43.1% win rate (6,340 games)
  • 2200-2499: 43.4% win rate (7,391 games)
  • 2500+: 40.1% win rate (2,013 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (45%), worst in Classical (31%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 33.3% win rate (6 games)
  • Bullet: 45.3% win rate (5,379 games)
  • Blitz: 42.6% win rate (13,109 games)
  • Rapid: 44.4% win rate (2,157 games)
  • Classical: 31.0% win rate (129 games)

Black% 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
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2200-2499—
2500+—

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 40.9% expected score (15 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 41.3% expected score (10 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 61.8% expected score (7 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 42.4% expected score (70 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 47.8% expected score (67 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 42.4% expected score (213 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 44.7% expected score (205 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 58.8% expected score (44 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.4% expected score (485 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 43.8% expected score (656 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.8% expected score (127 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.5% expected score (637 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.2% expected score (2,063 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 48.5% expected score (356 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 45.3% expected score (41 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (1,004 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.1% expected score (4,409 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 48.0% expected score (886 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 34.4% expected score (40 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 47.1% expected score (1,890 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 47.6% expected score (4,810 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 49.1% expected score (663 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 28.0% expected score (28 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 47.8% expected score (1,060 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 43.9% expected score (884 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 42.3% expected score (63 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 10.0% expected score (6 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation win rate?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.5%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 21K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation perform best?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation performs best at 1400-1599 Elo with a 53.5% win rate for white (467 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Classical (60.2%) outperforms Rapid (46.7%) by 13.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation has a sharpness score of 92.5 (decisive), meaning 92.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 40 moves.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation has a 51.2% (90% CI: 44.5%-57.9%) win rate for white, based on 148 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation has a 53.5% (90% CI: 49.7%-57.2%) win rate for white, based on 467 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation has a 50.8% (90% CI: 48.5%-53.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation has a 48.8% (90% CI: 47.3%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 3.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.5% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation has a 49.4% (90% CI: 48.4%-50.5%) win rate for white, based on 6.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 7.5% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation has a 48.3% (90% CI: 47.4%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 7.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 8.3% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation has a 48.7% (90% CI: 46.8%-50.5%) win rate for white, based on 2.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 45 moves with a 11.2% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation has a 49.4% (90% CI: 48.3%-50.5%) win rate for white (5.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.5%-49.9%) win rate for white (13K Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.2%.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation has a 46.7% (90% CI: 45.0%-48.5%) win rate for white (2.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.9%.

What is the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation has a 60.2% (90% CI: 53.0%-67.1%) win rate for white (129 Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.8%.

Is the Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation a good opening?

The Queen's Indian Defense: Riumin Variation is statistically favors white with a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.5%-49.7%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1400-1599 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.