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Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation

1.2K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score53.8%Range (90% confident): 51.5% – 56.1%Based on 1.2K games
0%53.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.5% – 56.1%
Outcome Distribution
51.5%4.6%43.9%
Win
Draw
Loss
9.a3
Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation
Analyzen=1.2K
Avg Length38 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.6%

What is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation has a 53.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.5% and 56.1%), based on 1.2K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 33% → 56%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 33.3% win rate (3 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.1% win rate (26 games)
  • 1200-1399: 51.0% win rate (72 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.2% win rate (176 games)
  • 1600-1799: 54.7% win rate (250 games)
  • 1800-1999: 51.2% win rate (306 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.0% win rate (156 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.3% win rate (91 games)
  • 2500+: 56.3% win rate (168 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (53%), worst in Classical (47%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 48.4% win rate (235 games)
  • Blitz: 53.0% win rate (797 games)
  • Rapid: 48.9% win rate (210 games)
  • Classical: 46.7% win rate (6 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

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 60.9% expected score (17 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (32 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 57.3% expected score (33 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (48 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (101 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 38.7% expected score (25 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (38 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 57.9% expected score (150 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 53.2% expected score (61 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 45.8% expected score (58 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (191 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 61.1% expected score (57 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 40.3% expected score (19 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.6% expected score (88 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 47.0% expected score (48 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 59.8% expected score (19 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 57.0% expected score (63 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 45.2% expected score (9 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (165 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Ruy Lopez
51.9%
Variations (5)
Ruy Lopez: Alapin Defense
55.9%
Ruy Lopez: Alapin Defense, Alapin Gambit
53.0%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense
49.9%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Anderssen Variation
48.6%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Berlin Wall
12.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation win rate?

The Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation has a 51.5% (90% CI: 49.2%-53.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation perform best?

The Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 56.3% win rate for white (168 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (53.0%) outperforms Bullet (48.4%) by 4.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation?

The Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation has a sharpness score of 95.4 (very decisive), meaning 95.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 38 moves.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation has a 48.2% (90% CI: 42.0%-54.3%) win rate for white, based on 176 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 2.0% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation has a 54.7% (90% CI: 49.5%-59.8%) win rate for white, based on 250 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 2.2% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation has a 51.2% (90% CI: 46.5%-55.9%) win rate for white, based on 306 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation has a 46.0% (90% CI: 39.5%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 156 Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation has a 56.3% (90% CI: 50.0%-62.5%) win rate for white, based on 168 Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 9.1% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation has a 48.4% (90% CI: 43.1%-53.8%) win rate for white (235 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.3%.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation has a 53.0% (90% CI: 50.1%-55.9%) win rate for white (797 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.1%.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 43.3%-54.6%) win rate for white (210 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.4%.

Is the Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation a good opening?

The Ruy Lopez: Closed, Suetin Variation is statistically balanced with a 51.5% (90% CI: 49.2%-53.8%) 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.