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Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation

11K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
Black Expected Score51.1%Range (90% confident): 50.4% – 51.9%Based on 11K games
0%51.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.4% – 51.9%
Outcome Distribution
49.4%3.5%47.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
8...cxb5
Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation
Analyzen=11K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.5%

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation has a 51.1% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 50.4% and 51.9%), based on 11K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 58% → 53%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 58.2% win rate (44 games)
  • 1000-1199: 51.3% win rate (214 games)
  • 1200-1399: 51.8% win rate (716 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.6% win rate (1,756 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.6% win rate (3,065 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.7% win rate (3,134 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.0% win rate (1,764 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.6% win rate (413 games)
  • 2500+: 52.9% win rate (7 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (71%), worst in Rapid (46%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 71.4% win rate (2 games)
  • Bullet: 51.2% win rate (4,919 games)
  • Blitz: 48.3% win rate (5,104 games)
  • Rapid: 45.9% win rate (1,061 games)
  • Classical: 47.4% win rate (27 games)

Black% 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: 67.1% expected score (22 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 47.8% expected score (21 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 52.7% expected score (113 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (87 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 59.7% expected score (14 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 55.5% expected score (360 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.3% expected score (307 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 56.0% expected score (49 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 53.8% expected score (750 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 46.6% expected score (843 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 44.6% expected score (156 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 23.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (1,344 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.3% expected score (1,405 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 48.9% expected score (302 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 67.3% expected score (13 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 53.7% expected score (1,208 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.2% expected score (1,558 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 49.6% expected score (361 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 38.3% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 47.8% expected score (850 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (749 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 41.9% expected score (164 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (267 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 47.8% expected score (132 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 43.6% expected score (14 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Semi-Slav Defense
51.5%
Variations (5)
Semi-Slav Defense: Accelerated Move Order
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: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation win rate?

The Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation has a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.4%-47.9%) win rate for white, based on 11K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation perform best?

The Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation performs best at 1400-1599 Elo with a 48.8% win rate for white (1.8K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (50.2%) outperforms Bullet (46.3%) by 3.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation?

The Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation has a sharpness score of 96.5 (very decisive), meaning 96.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation has a 47.1% (90% CI: 41.5%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 214 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 1.6% draw rate.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation has a 45.1% (90% CI: 42.0%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 716 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation has a 48.8% (90% CI: 46.8%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation has a 47.1% (90% CI: 45.7%-48.6%) win rate for white, based on 3.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation has a 45.9% (90% CI: 44.4%-47.4%) win rate for white, based on 3.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation has a 48.6% (90% CI: 46.7%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation has a 47.9% (90% CI: 43.9%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 413 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation has a 46.3% (90% CI: 45.2%-47.5%) win rate for white (4.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.4%.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation has a 47.4% (90% CI: 46.2%-48.5%) win rate for white (5.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation has a 50.2% (90% CI: 47.7%-52.7%) win rate for white (1.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.9%.

Is the Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation a good opening?

The Semi-Slav Defense: Noteboom Variation, Abrahams Variation is statistically balanced with a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.4%-47.9%) 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.