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Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation

319K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score50.2%Range (90% confident): 50.0% – 50.3%Based on 319K games
0%50.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.0% – 50.3%
Outcome Distribution
47.8%4.8%47.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
5...c6
Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation
Analyzen=319K
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.8%

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation has a 50.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.0% and 50.3%), based on 319K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~50%)

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2500+

  • 0-999: 50.0% win rate (2,912 games)
  • 1000-1199: 50.8% win rate (8,171 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.5% win rate (17,331 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.0% win rate (32,981 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.0% win rate (60,002 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.9% win rate (81,152 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.5% win rate (66,591 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.9% win rate (39,814 games)
  • 2500+: 51.1% win rate (10,141 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (53%), worst in UltraBullet (46%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 46.3% win rate (775 games)
  • Bullet: 46.9% win rate (178,556 games)
  • Blitz: 48.5% win rate (117,120 games)
  • Rapid: 51.0% win rate (21,914 games)
  • Classical: 53.2% win rate (730 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

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 48.5% expected score (1,273 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 54.2% expected score (1,280 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 51.2% expected score (354 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 32.9% expected score (19 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 49.0% expected score (3,623 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 54.6% expected score (3,480 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 56.9% expected score (1,035 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 53.3% expected score (14 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 34.7% expected score (44 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.2% expected score (8,322 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (6,862 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 57.2% expected score (2,060 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 59.0% expected score (43 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 37.8% expected score (109 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 47.6% expected score (15,501 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (13,590 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 53.9% expected score (3,612 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 55.6% expected score (169 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 44.1% expected score (157 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 47.3% expected score (27,333 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.6% expected score (26,094 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.4% expected score (6,158 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 55.4% expected score (260 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 48.4% expected score (157 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (40,993 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.3% expected score (34,110 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 53.1% expected score (5,718 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 60.0% expected score (174 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 47.2% expected score (194 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.9% expected score (40,774 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.6% expected score (23,074 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 56.8% expected score (2,491 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 58.4% expected score (58 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 73.2% expected score (87 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.8% expected score (31,356 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.8% expected score (7,891 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 60.3% expected score (469 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 54.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.9% expected score (9,381 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 54.2% expected score (739 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 77.1% expected score (17 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation win rate?

The Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation has a 47.8% (90% CI: 47.6%-47.9%) win rate for white, based on 319K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation perform best?

The Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 51.1% win rate for white (10K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (51.0%) outperforms UltraBullet (46.3%) by 4.7%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation?

The Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation has a sharpness score of 95.2 (very decisive), meaning 95.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation has a 50.0% (90% CI: 48.5%-51.5%) win rate for white, based on 2.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation has a 50.8% (90% CI: 49.9%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 8.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 48.8%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 17K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation has a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.5%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 33K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation has a 47.0% (90% CI: 46.6%-47.3%) win rate for white, based on 60K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation has a 46.9% (90% CI: 46.6%-47.1%) win rate for white, based on 81K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation has a 47.5% (90% CI: 47.1%-47.8%) win rate for white, based on 67K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.5%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 40K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.5% draw rate.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation has a 51.1% (90% CI: 50.3%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 10K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 7.5% draw rate.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation has a 46.3% (90% CI: 43.4%-49.2%) win rate for white (775 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.3%.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation has a 46.9% (90% CI: 46.7%-47.1%) win rate for white (179K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.9%.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation has a 48.5% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.7%) win rate for white (117K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.8%.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation has a 51.0% (90% CI: 50.5%-51.6%) win rate for white (22K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.3%.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation has a 53.2% (90% CI: 50.2%-56.3%) win rate for white (730 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.3%.

Is the Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation a good opening?

The Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Ilundain Variation is statistically balanced with a 47.8% (90% CI: 47.6%-47.9%) 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.