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Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation

6.2K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score47.8%Range (90% confident): 46.8% – 48.9%Based on 6.2K games
0%47.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 46.8% – 48.9%
Outcome Distribution
44.9%5.8%49.3%
Win
Draw
Loss
7.Nxc6
Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation
Analyzen=6.2K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate5.8%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation has a 47.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 46.8% and 48.9%), based on 6.2K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 63% → 51%

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1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 63.0% win rate (12 games)
  • 1000-1199: 42.9% win rate (72 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.2% win rate (227 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.5% win rate (509 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.1% win rate (947 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.7% win rate (1,500 games)
  • 2000-2199: 42.2% win rate (1,599 games)
  • 2200-2499: 42.6% win rate (1,080 games)
  • 2500+: 50.5% win rate (231 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (47%), worst in UltraBullet (14%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 14.3% win rate (2 games)
  • Bullet: 45.5% win rate (1,784 games)
  • Blitz: 45.2% win rate (3,617 games)
  • Rapid: 42.1% win rate (740 games)
  • Classical: 46.5% win rate (34 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999——
1000-1199——
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1800-1999
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2500+—

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 55.3% expected score (8 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 46.6% expected score (28 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 39.0% expected score (35 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 73.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.1% expected score (79 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 46.9% expected score (127 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 47.7% expected score (20 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 47.4% expected score (149 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 47.6% expected score (274 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 47.1% expected score (83 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 54.0% expected score (223 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.7% expected score (562 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 46.6% expected score (159 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.3% expected score (326 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.5% expected score (943 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 46.8% expected score (217 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (13 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 43.7% expected score (388 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.9% expected score (1,016 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 41.2% expected score (181 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 46.8% expected score (14 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 45.2% expected score (423 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 47.1% expected score (590 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 47.1% expected score (67 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 51.2% expected score (160 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 63.9% expected score (67 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 83.4% expected score (3 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation has a 44.9% (90% CI: 43.9%-45.9%) win rate for white, based on 6.2K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 48.1% win rate for white (947 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (45.2%) outperforms Rapid (42.1%) by 3.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation?

The Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation has a sharpness score of 94.2 (decisive), meaning 94.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation has a 46.2% (90% CI: 40.8%-51.6%) win rate for white, based on 227 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation has a 46.5% (90% CI: 42.9%-50.2%) win rate for white, based on 509 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation has a 48.1% (90% CI: 45.5%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 947 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation has a 45.7% (90% CI: 43.5%-47.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation has a 42.2% (90% CI: 40.2%-44.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 6.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation has a 42.6% (90% CI: 40.1%-45.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 7.4% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation has a 50.5% (90% CI: 45.2%-55.9%) win rate for white, based on 231 Lichess games. Average game length is 44 moves with a 9.7% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation has a 45.5% (90% CI: 43.6%-47.4%) win rate for white (1.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.2%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation has a 45.2% (90% CI: 43.8%-46.5%) win rate for white (3.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.1%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation has a 42.1% (90% CI: 39.2%-45.1%) win rate for white (740 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.9%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Boleslavsky Variation, Louma Variation is slightly favors black with a 44.9% (90% CI: 43.9%-45.9%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1600-1799 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.