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Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Sozin Variation

260 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score45.1%Range (90% confident): 40.1% – 50.1%Based on 260 games
0%45.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 40.1% – 50.1%
Outcome Distribution
37.7%14.7%47.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
11...Nxe5
Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Sozin Variation
Analyzen=260
Avg Length43 moves
Sharpness85%
Draw Rate14.7%

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Sozin Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Sozin Variation has a 45.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 40.1% and 50.1%), based on 260 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 60% → 41%

1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1400-1599: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1600-1799: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1800-1999: 26.8% win rate (19 games)
  • 2000-2199: 25.2% win rate (72 games)
  • 2200-2499: 44.2% win rate (131 games)
  • 2500+: 41.3% win rate (36 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (41%), worst in Rapid (26%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 38.9% win rate (64 games)
  • Blitz: 38.8% win rate (152 games)
  • Rapid: 26.3% win rate (27 games)
  • Classical: 40.5% win rate (17 games)

White% 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

  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 54.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 32.9% expected score (16 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 37.7% expected score (39 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 21.0% expected score (14 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 27.8% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.5% expected score (27 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 46.8% expected score (90 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 61.8% expected score (7 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 73.6% expected score (7 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 45.6% expected score (21 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 53.7% expected score (12 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 61.1% expected score (3 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Semi-Slav Defense
51.5%
Variations (5)
Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Meran Variation
50.4%
Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Move Order
50.8%
Semi-Slav Defense: Anti-Moscow Gambit
48.2%
Semi-Slav Defense: Anti-Noteboom, Stonewall Variation, Portisch Gambit
54.1%
Semi-Slav Defense: Bogoljubov Variation
51.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Sozin Variation win rate?

The Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Sozin Variation has a 37.7% (90% CI: 32.8%-42.6%) win rate for white, based on 260 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Sozin Variation perform best?

The Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Sozin Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 44.2% win rate for white (131 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Sozin Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (38.8%) outperforms Bullet (38.9%) by -0.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Sozin Variation?

The Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Sozin Variation has a sharpness score of 85.3 (moderately decisive), meaning 85.3% of games end decisively. Average game length is 43 moves.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Sozin Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Sozin Variation has a 44.2% (90% CI: 37.1%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 131 Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 13.2% draw rate.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Sozin Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Sozin Variation has a 38.8% (90% CI: 32.4%-45.3%) win rate for white (152 Lichess games). Draw rate is 13.4%.

Is the Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Sozin Variation a good opening?

The Semi-Slav Defense: Meran Variation, Sozin Variation is slightly favors black with a 37.7% (90% CI: 32.8%-42.6%) 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.