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Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation

1.1M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.1%Range (90% confident): 52.1% – 52.2%Based on 1.1M games
0%52.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 52.1% – 52.2%
Outcome Distribution
49.6%4.9%45.4%
Win
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4.Qxd4
Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation
Analyzen=1.1M
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.9%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation has a 52.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.1% and 52.2%), based on 1.1M Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 46% → 53%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 45.6% win rate (11,994 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.6% win rate (42,723 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.1% win rate (90,859 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.1% win rate (151,843 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.0% win rate (193,960 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.0% win rate (219,374 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.5% win rate (189,379 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.5% win rate (147,993 games)
  • 2500+: 52.8% win rate (41,869 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (50%), worst in Classical (46%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 47.0% win rate (270 games)
  • Bullet: 49.6% win rate (363,463 games)
  • Blitz: 50.0% win rate (595,445 games)
  • Rapid: 48.5% win rate (125,262 games)
  • Classical: 46.3% win rate (5,554 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
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 61.1% expected score (21 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 46.3% expected score (5,469 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 47.3% expected score (5,310 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 48.4% expected score (1,188 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 23.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 37.7% expected score (27 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 49.1% expected score (15,718 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (21,771 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 49.1% expected score (5,146 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 46.0% expected score (61 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 45.3% expected score (62 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.8% expected score (26,499 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.3% expected score (50,129 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (13,865 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 44.6% expected score (304 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (73 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 49.8% expected score (43,157 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.4% expected score (80,942 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 49.2% expected score (26,438 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 46.8% expected score (1,233 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 47.6% expected score (39 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (54,588 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.8% expected score (106,980 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (30,697 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 48.6% expected score (1,656 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 37.8% expected score (23 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.6% expected score (61,217 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (132,574 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 52.0% expected score (24,106 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 52.5% expected score (1,454 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 46.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.6% expected score (64,277 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 54.2% expected score (108,762 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 55.1% expected score (15,673 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 54.8% expected score (656 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 62.9% expected score (14 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (62,147 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 56.0% expected score (78,005 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 57.9% expected score (7,670 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 61.4% expected score (157 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 56.2% expected score (30,391 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.7% expected score (10,972 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 62.3% expected score (479 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 34.2% expected score (27 games)

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Sicilian Defense
48.5%
Variations (5)
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon
45.7%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Exchange Variation
45.8%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind
48.8%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind, Breyer Variation
43.7%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind, Gurgenidze Variation
44.6%
Continuations (1)
Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation, Zaitsev Defense
51.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation has a 49.6% (90% CI: 49.6%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.1M rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 52.8% win rate for white (42K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (50.0%) outperforms UltraBullet (47.0%) by 3.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation?

The Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation has a sharpness score of 95.1 (very decisive), meaning 95.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation has a 45.6% (90% CI: 44.9%-46.4%) win rate for white, based on 12K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation has a 47.6% (90% CI: 47.2%-48.0%) win rate for white, based on 43K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation has a 48.1% (90% CI: 47.8%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 91K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation has a 48.1% (90% CI: 47.9%-48.3%) win rate for white, based on 152K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation has a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.8%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 194K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.8%-50.2%) win rate for white, based on 219K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation has a 50.5% (90% CI: 50.3%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 189K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation has a 51.5% (90% CI: 51.3%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 148K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 6.7% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation has a 52.8% (90% CI: 52.4%-53.2%) win rate for white, based on 42K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 7.6% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation has a 47.0% (90% CI: 42.0%-51.9%) win rate for white (270 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.3%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation has a 49.6% (90% CI: 49.5%-49.7%) win rate for white (363K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.7%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.8%-50.1%) win rate for white (595K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation has a 48.5% (90% CI: 48.3%-48.7%) win rate for white (125K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.6%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation has a 46.3% (90% CI: 45.2%-47.4%) win rate for white (5.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.2%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation is statistically favors white with a 49.6% (90% CI: 49.6%-49.7%) 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.