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Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line

408 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score43.4%Range (90% confident): 39.5% – 47.4%Based on 408 games
0%43.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 39.5% – 47.4%
Outcome Distribution
31.9%23.1%45.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
6...Bg5
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line
Analyzen=408
Avg Length45 moves
Sharpness77%
Draw Rate23.1%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line has a 43.4% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 39.5% and 47.4%), based on 408 Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 43% → 19%

1000
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 42.9% win rate (2 games)
  • 1400-1599: 20.0% win rate (6 games)
  • 1600-1799: 14.3% win rate (2 games)
  • 1800-1999: 29.4% win rate (7 games)
  • 2000-2199: 30.9% win rate (26 games)
  • 2200-2499: 47.8% win rate (167 games)
  • 2500+: 19.3% win rate (198 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (35%), worst in Rapid (17%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 29.4% win rate (99 games)
  • Blitz: 34.8% win rate (270 games)
  • Rapid: 17.3% win rate (36 games)
  • Classical: 33.3% win rate (3 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

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

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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 43.3% expected score (6 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 40.3% expected score (19 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 69.5% expected score (19 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.3% expected score (137 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 38.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 41.8% expected score (72 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 30.5% expected score (106 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 33.8% expected score (17 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (3 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Sicilian Defense
48.5%
Variations (5)
Sicilian Defense: Bowdler Attack
47.2%
Sicilian Defense: Old Sicilian
48.5%
Sicilian Defense: Closed
49.8%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation
50.2%
Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack
48.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line has a 45.1% (90% CI: 41.0%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 408 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 49.4% win rate for white (198 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (48.8%) outperforms Bullet (35.3%) by 13.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line?

The Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line has a sharpness score of 76.9 (drawish), meaning 76.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 45 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line has a 37.7% (90% CI: 31.6%-43.9%) win rate for white, based on 167 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 14.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line has a 49.4% (90% CI: 43.6%-55.2%) win rate for white, based on 198 Lichess games. Average game length is 52 moves with a 31.3% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line has a 48.8% (90% CI: 43.8%-53.8%) win rate for white (270 Lichess games). Draw rate is 16.4%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line is statistically favors white with a 45.1% (90% CI: 41.0%-49.1%) 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.