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Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System

4.8K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.2%Range (90% confident): 51.0% – 53.4%Based on 4.8K games
0%52.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.0% – 53.4%
Outcome Distribution
49.8%4.7%45.5%
Win
Draw
Loss
6.Ne5
Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System
Analyzen=4.8K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.7%

What is the Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System has a 52.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.0% and 53.4%), based on 4.8K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~46%)

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2500+

  • 0-999: 46.3% win rate (166 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.1% win rate (337 games)
  • 1200-1399: 47.3% win rate (431 games)
  • 1400-1599: 41.6% win rate (384 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.1% win rate (436 games)
  • 1800-1999: 52.5% win rate (716 games)
  • 2000-2199: 51.8% win rate (1,079 games)
  • 2200-2499: 52.7% win rate (1,070 games)
  • 2500+: 45.8% win rate (207 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (71%), worst in Rapid (44%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 71.4% win rate (2 games)
  • Bullet: 50.5% win rate (1,703 games)
  • Blitz: 50.6% win rate (2,471 games)
  • Rapid: 44.1% win rate (582 games)
  • Classical: 48.2% win rate (68 games)

White% 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: 48.5% expected score (65 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 45.2% expected score (82 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 54.9% expected score (19 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 51.9% expected score (80 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 48.3% expected score (173 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.6% expected score (80 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 40.4% expected score (102 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 53.2% expected score (220 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 48.1% expected score (104 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 43.1% expected score (92 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 45.0% expected score (188 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 41.5% expected score (93 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 34.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 52.5% expected score (141 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (196 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 41.4% expected score (86 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 56.9% expected score (13 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.4% expected score (211 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 57.5% expected score (378 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.9% expected score (122 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 56.2% expected score (352 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 53.9% expected score (634 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 49.2% expected score (63 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 63.1% expected score (29 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 54.5% expected score (465 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.9% expected score (591 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 36.2% expected score (13 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 50.3% expected score (195 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (9 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Semi-Slav Defense
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Variations (5)
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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: Rubinstein System win rate?

The Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System has a 49.8% (90% CI: 48.6%-51.0%) win rate for white, based on 4.8K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 52.7% win rate for white (1.1K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (50.6%) outperforms Classical (48.2%) by 2.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System?

The Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System has a sharpness score of 95.3 (very decisive), meaning 95.3% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System has a 46.3% (90% CI: 40.0%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 166 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System has a 47.1% (90% CI: 42.7%-51.6%) win rate for white, based on 337 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System has a 47.3% (90% CI: 43.3%-51.2%) win rate for white, based on 431 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System has a 41.6% (90% CI: 37.5%-45.8%) win rate for white, based on 384 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System has a 48.1% (90% CI: 44.2%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 436 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System has a 52.5% (90% CI: 49.4%-55.5%) win rate for white, based on 716 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System has a 51.8% (90% CI: 49.3%-54.3%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System has a 52.7% (90% CI: 50.2%-55.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System has a 45.8% (90% CI: 40.2%-51.5%) win rate for white, based on 207 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 9.4% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System has a 50.5% (90% CI: 48.6%-52.5%) win rate for white (1.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

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

In Blitz games, the Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System has a 50.6% (90% CI: 49.0%-52.3%) win rate for white (2.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

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

In Rapid games, the Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System has a 44.1% (90% CI: 40.8%-47.5%) win rate for white (582 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.9%.

Is the Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System a good opening?

The Semi-Slav Defense: Rubinstein System is statistically balanced with a 49.8% (90% CI: 48.6%-51.0%) 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.