Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Simagin Variation

206 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score44.0%Range (90% confident): 38.4% – 49.7%Based on 206 games
0%44.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 38.4% – 49.7%
Outcome Distribution
42.2%3.6%54.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
7...Nh6
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Simagin Variation
Analyzen=206
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.6%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Simagin Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Simagin Variation has a 44.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 38.4% and 49.7%), based on 206 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 60% → 43%

1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1600-1799: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.4% win rate (8 games)
  • 2000-2199: 43.3% win rate (62 games)
  • 2200-2499: 39.7% win rate (103 games)
  • 2500+: 43.3% win rate (32 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (60%), worst in Bullet (39%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 38.7% win rate (36 games)
  • Blitz: 42.0% win rate (164 games)
  • Rapid: 53.8% win rate (5 games)
  • Classical: 60.0% win rate (1 games)

White% 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

  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 43.6% expected score (53 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 42.4% expected score (18 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 41.9% expected score (84 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (19 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Simagin Variation win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Simagin Variation has a 42.2% (90% CI: 36.6%-47.8%) win rate for white, based on 206 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Simagin Variation perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Simagin Variation performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 43.3% win rate for white (62 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Simagin Variation?

The Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Simagin Variation has a sharpness score of 96.4 (very decisive), meaning 96.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Simagin Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Simagin Variation has a 39.7% (90% CI: 32.0%-47.7%) win rate for white, based on 103 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Simagin Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Simagin Variation has a 42.0% (90% CI: 35.8%-48.3%) win rate for white (164 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.9%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Simagin Variation a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Simagin Variation is slightly favors black with a 42.2% (90% CI: 36.6%-47.8%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2000-2199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.