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Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation

31K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score44.6%Range (90% confident): 44.2% – 45.1%Based on 31K games
0%44.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 44.2% – 45.1%
Outcome Distribution
42.6%4.0%53.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
6...Bb4
Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation
Analyzen=31K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.0%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation has a 44.6% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 44.2% and 45.1%), based on 31K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 49% → 37%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 48.8% win rate (348 games)
  • 1000-1199: 43.0% win rate (885 games)
  • 1200-1399: 43.9% win rate (2,047 games)
  • 1400-1599: 43.5% win rate (3,678 games)
  • 1600-1799: 43.3% win rate (6,189 games)
  • 1800-1999: 42.4% win rate (8,529 games)
  • 2000-2199: 41.5% win rate (5,993 games)
  • 2200-2499: 42.2% win rate (2,906 games)
  • 2500+: 36.8% win rate (443 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (52%), worst in Classical (33%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 52.4% win rate (9 games)
  • Bullet: 43.9% win rate (10,141 games)
  • Blitz: 42.1% win rate (17,026 games)
  • Rapid: 42.0% win rate (3,676 games)
  • Classical: 33.1% win rate (166 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: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 44.1% expected score (117 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (179 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 58.9% expected score (49 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 43.0% expected score (333 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 45.2% expected score (432 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 48.3% expected score (116 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (780 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 42.1% expected score (1,004 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.8% expected score (253 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 32.6% expected score (10 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 44.7% expected score (1,217 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 45.1% expected score (1,957 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 46.6% expected score (478 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 28.5% expected score (24 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 45.8% expected score (1,820 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 44.7% expected score (3,543 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 46.0% expected score (776 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 34.2% expected score (46 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 44.4% expected score (2,294 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 44.9% expected score (5,112 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 42.9% expected score (1,074 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 39.1% expected score (49 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 45.8% expected score (1,745 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 43.4% expected score (3,466 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 42.0% expected score (757 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 55.7% expected score (25 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 46.4% expected score (1,491 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 42.9% expected score (1,240 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 44.1% expected score (168 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (7 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 40.8% expected score (344 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 37.9% expected score (93 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 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: Romih Variation win rate?

The Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation has a 53.4% (90% CI: 52.9%-53.8%) win rate for white, based on 31K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 57.0% win rate for white (443 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (53.6%) outperforms Classical (54.6%) by -1.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation?

The Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation has a sharpness score of 96.0 (very decisive), meaning 96.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation has a 49.4% (90% CI: 45.0%-53.8%) win rate for white, based on 348 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 1.9% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation has a 53.8% (90% CI: 51.0%-56.5%) win rate for white, based on 885 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation has a 53.3% (90% CI: 51.5%-55.1%) win rate for white, based on 2.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation has a 53.5% (90% CI: 52.1%-54.8%) win rate for white, based on 3.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation has a 53.2% (90% CI: 52.2%-54.3%) win rate for white, based on 6.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation has a 53.4% (90% CI: 52.5%-54.3%) win rate for white, based on 8.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation has a 53.6% (90% CI: 52.5%-54.6%) win rate for white, based on 6.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation has a 52.7% (90% CI: 51.2%-54.3%) win rate for white, based on 2.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation has a 57.0% (90% CI: 53.2%-60.9%) win rate for white, based on 443 Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation has a 53.4% (90% CI: 52.5%-54.2%) win rate for white (10K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.7%.

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

In Blitz games, the Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation has a 53.6% (90% CI: 52.9%-54.2%) win rate for white (17K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

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

In Rapid games, the Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation has a 52.5% (90% CI: 51.2%-53.9%) win rate for white (3.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

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

In Classical games, the Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation has a 54.6% (90% CI: 48.3%-60.9%) win rate for white (166 Lichess games). Draw rate is 12.2%.

Is the Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation a good opening?

The Semi-Slav Defense: Romih Variation is statistically favors white with a 53.4% (90% CI: 52.9%-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.