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Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack

21K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score33.8%Range (90% confident): 33.2% – 34.3%Based on 21K games
0%33.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 33.2% – 34.3%
Outcome Distribution
32.3%2.9%64.8%
Win
Draw
Loss
2.Qg4
Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack
Analyzen=21K
Avg Length27 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate2.9%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack has a 33.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 33.2% and 34.3%), based on 21K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 17.7% · Blitz best · Classical worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 33% → 40%

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  • 0-999: 33.0% win rate (5,849 games)
  • 1000-1199: 34.2% win rate (4,308 games)
  • 1200-1399: 34.1% win rate (3,837 games)
  • 1400-1599: 26.0% win rate (3,997 games)
  • 1600-1799: 34.4% win rate (1,992 games)
  • 1800-1999: 32.6% win rate (812 games)
  • 2000-2199: 33.0% win rate (361 games)
  • 2200-2499: 33.1% win rate (136 games)
  • 2500+: 39.7% win rate (35 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (33%), worst in Classical (16%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 30.6% win rate (232 games)
  • Bullet: 32.6% win rate (6,687 games)
  • Blitz: 33.4% win rate (9,664 games)
  • Rapid: 30.2% win rate (4,488 games)
  • Classical: 15.7% win rate (256 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

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 25.3% expected score (45 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 35.1% expected score (1,582 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 36.1% expected score (2,687 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 32.8% expected score (1,515 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 24.4% expected score (20 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 35.9% expected score (73 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 34.5% expected score (1,105 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 36.9% expected score (2,110 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 35.1% expected score (965 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 26.1% expected score (55 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 36.8% expected score (63 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 33.8% expected score (1,048 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 37.2% expected score (1,851 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 34.3% expected score (824 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 22.4% expected score (51 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 21.0% expected score (45 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 23.6% expected score (1,399 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 30.6% expected score (1,666 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 28.3% expected score (780 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 11.8% expected score (107 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 41.4% expected score (883 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 34.7% expected score (807 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 25.5% expected score (284 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 12.1% expected score (17 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 35.3% expected score (346 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 35.2% expected score (379 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 26.7% expected score (78 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 11.5% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 39.3% expected score (213 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 28.8% expected score (114 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 24.6% expected score (32 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 34.3% expected score (78 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 39.9% expected score (48 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 19.6% expected score (10 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 47.1% expected score (33 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 21.5% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack has a 32.3% (90% CI: 31.7%-32.8%) win rate for white, based on 21K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 34.2% win rate for white (4.3K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (33.4%) outperforms Classical (15.7%) by 17.7%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack?

The Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack has a sharpness score of 97.1 (very decisive), meaning 97.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 27 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack has a 33.0% (90% CI: 32.0%-34.1%) win rate for white, based on 5.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 24 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack has a 34.2% (90% CI: 33.1%-35.4%) win rate for white, based on 4.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack has a 34.1% (90% CI: 32.8%-35.3%) win rate for white, based on 3.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack has a 26.0% (90% CI: 24.9%-27.1%) win rate for white, based on 4.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.0% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack has a 34.4% (90% CI: 32.6%-36.1%) win rate for white, based on 2.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack has a 32.6% (90% CI: 30.0%-35.4%) win rate for white, based on 812 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack has a 33.0% (90% CI: 29.0%-37.1%) win rate for white, based on 361 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack has a 33.1% (90% CI: 26.7%-39.8%) win rate for white, based on 136 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack has a 30.6% (90% CI: 25.8%-35.7%) win rate for white (232 Lichess games). Draw rate is 0.2%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack has a 32.6% (90% CI: 31.7%-33.6%) win rate for white (6.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.5%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack has a 33.4% (90% CI: 32.7%-34.2%) win rate for white (9.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.6%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack has a 30.2% (90% CI: 29.1%-31.3%) win rate for white (4.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.7%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack has a 15.7% (90% CI: 12.2%-19.6%) win rate for white (256 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.3%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Amazon Attack is slightly favors black with a 32.3% (90% CI: 31.7%-32.8%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1000-1199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.