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Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6

58K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score49.3%Range (90% confident): 49.0% – 49.6%Based on 58K games
0%49.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.0% – 49.6%
Outcome Distribution
47.1%4.4%48.5%
Win
Draw
Loss
5...Nf6
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6
Analyzen=58K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.4%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 has a 49.3% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 49.0% and 49.6%), based on 58K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 53% → 35%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 52.7% win rate (1,429 games)
  • 1000-1199: 50.9% win rate (3,919 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.3% win rate (7,469 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.2% win rate (10,647 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.3% win rate (10,997 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.7% win rate (10,011 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.5% win rate (6,389 games)
  • 2200-2499: 42.1% win rate (5,257 games)
  • 2500+: 35.1% win rate (1,388 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (51%), worst in Blitz (47%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 50.9% win rate (27 games)
  • Bullet: 47.2% win rate (17,382 games)
  • Blitz: 46.6% win rate (29,079 games)
  • Rapid: 48.1% win rate (10,545 games)
  • Classical: 48.6% win rate (473 games)

Black% 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: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 52.5% expected score (533 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 55.2% expected score (638 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 53.4% expected score (249 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 52.5% expected score (1,131 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (1,930 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 52.3% expected score (836 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 74.4% expected score (19 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (7 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (1,921 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (3,708 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 51.8% expected score (1,782 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 54.8% expected score (51 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (2,388 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (5,391 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 51.4% expected score (2,733 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 56.2% expected score (129 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.8% expected score (2,495 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (5,869 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.9% expected score (2,475 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 49.7% expected score (156 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (2,922 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.7% expected score (5,349 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 49.0% expected score (1,654 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 49.4% expected score (84 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.7% expected score (2,422 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.3% expected score (3,339 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 46.3% expected score (605 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 34.5% expected score (21 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 46.5% expected score (2,587 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 43.8% expected score (2,477 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 44.0% expected score (190 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 41.1% expected score (983 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 36.7% expected score (378 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (21 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 36.7% expected score (6 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%
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50.2%
Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack
48.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 has a 48.5% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 58K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 55.5% win rate for white (1.4K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (49.7%) outperforms Classical (44.6%) by 5.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6?

The Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 has a sharpness score of 95.6 (very decisive), meaning 95.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 has a 45.0% (90% CI: 42.8%-47.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 has a 45.9% (90% CI: 44.6%-47.2%) win rate for white, based on 3.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 has a 47.0% (90% CI: 46.1%-48.0%) win rate for white, based on 7.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 has a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.4%-48.0%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 has a 48.4% (90% CI: 47.6%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 has a 48.8% (90% CI: 48.0%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 10K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 has a 50.2% (90% CI: 49.2%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 6.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 has a 51.8% (90% CI: 50.7%-52.9%) win rate for white, based on 5.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 6.1% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 has a 55.5% (90% CI: 53.3%-57.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 9.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 has a 49.7% (90% CI: 49.1%-50.4%) win rate for white (17K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 has a 48.4% (90% CI: 47.9%-48.9%) win rate for white (29K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 has a 46.9% (90% CI: 46.1%-47.7%) win rate for white (11K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 has a 44.6% (90% CI: 40.8%-48.3%) win rate for white (473 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.8%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, with Nf6 is statistically balanced with a 48.5% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.8%) 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.