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Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense

133K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score47.1%Range (90% confident): 46.9% – 47.4%Based on 133K games
0%47.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 46.9% – 47.4%
Outcome Distribution
42.7%8.7%48.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
10.Qc2
Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense
Analyzen=133K
Avg Length38 moves
Sharpness91%
Draw Rate8.7%

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense has a 47.1% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 46.9% and 47.4%), based on 133K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 50% → 25%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 50.4% win rate (353 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.3% win rate (1,000 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.4% win rate (2,483 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.0% win rate (5,837 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.4% win rate (14,170 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.1% win rate (30,199 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.2% win rate (35,975 games)
  • 2200-2499: 41.2% win rate (29,346 games)
  • 2500+: 24.8% win rate (13,409 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (46%), worst in Classical (35%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 46.3% win rate (19 games)
  • Bullet: 42.7% win rate (43,048 games)
  • Blitz: 43.0% win rate (75,328 games)
  • Rapid: 41.6% win rate (13,483 games)
  • Classical: 34.9% win rate (894 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
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: 53.5% expected score (144 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 49.0% expected score (144 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 46.8% expected score (61 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (398 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (422 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 45.2% expected score (173 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 56.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.1% expected score (1,110 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 49.4% expected score (1,078 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 55.9% expected score (287 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 49.5% expected score (2,584 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.9% expected score (2,685 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 47.6% expected score (533 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 39.6% expected score (32 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.7% expected score (4,956 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.6% expected score (7,782 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 53.2% expected score (1,336 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 60.7% expected score (92 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.0% expected score (7,475 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (19,009 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.1% expected score (3,448 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.2% expected score (265 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 47.0% expected score (8,727 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 47.2% expected score (22,450 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 46.8% expected score (4,565 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 47.0% expected score (233 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 27.8% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 46.0% expected score (10,240 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 44.4% expected score (16,872 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 41.3% expected score (2,145 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 36.9% expected score (86 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 45.0% expected score (7,414 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 43.4% expected score (4,886 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 41.9% expected score (935 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 39.8% expected score (174 games)

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Parent
Semi-Slav Defense
51.5%
Variations (5)
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50.8%
Semi-Slav Defense: Main Line
51.8%
Semi-Slav Defense: Marshall Gambit
53.5%
Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation
49.8%
Semi-Slav Defense: Normal Variation
48.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense win rate?

The Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense has a 48.6% (90% CI: 48.3%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 133K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense perform best?

The Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 51.8% win rate for white (29K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (49.1%) outperforms Classical (41.6%) by 7.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense?

The Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense has a sharpness score of 91.3 (decisive), meaning 91.3% of games end decisively. Average game length is 38 moves.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense has a 48.9% (90% CI: 44.6%-53.3%) win rate for white, based on 353 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 0.7% draw rate.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense has a 49.8% (90% CI: 47.2%-52.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense has a 49.4% (90% CI: 47.8%-51.1%) win rate for white, based on 2.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.2% draw rate.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.1%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 5.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense has a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.3%-48.7%) win rate for white, based on 14K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense has a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.5%-49.4%) win rate for white, based on 30K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense has a 50.1% (90% CI: 49.7%-50.5%) win rate for white, based on 36K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense has a 51.8% (90% CI: 51.3%-52.2%) win rate for white, based on 29K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 7.1% draw rate.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense has a 36.7% (90% CI: 36.0%-37.3%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 53 moves with a 38.5% draw rate.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.7%-49.5%) win rate for white (43K Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.1%.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense has a 48.6% (90% CI: 48.3%-48.9%) win rate for white (75K Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.4%.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense has a 47.1% (90% CI: 46.4%-47.8%) win rate for white (13K Lichess games). Draw rate is 11.3%.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense has a 41.6% (90% CI: 38.9%-44.3%) win rate for white (894 Lichess games). Draw rate is 23.5%.

Is the Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense a good opening?

The Semi-Slav Defense: Chigorin Defense is statistically favors white with a 48.6% (90% CI: 48.3%-48.8%) 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.