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Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation

33K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score51.8%Range (90% confident): 51.4% – 52.3%Based on 33K games
0%51.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.4% – 52.3%
Outcome Distribution
48.8%6.1%45.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
6...Bc5
Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation
Analyzen=33K
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.1%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation has a 51.8% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 51.4% and 52.3%), based on 33K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 69% → 46%

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1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 69.2% win rate (5 games)
  • 1000-1199: 38.5% win rate (18 games)
  • 1200-1399: 27.3% win rate (70 games)
  • 1400-1599: 45.2% win rate (296 games)
  • 1600-1799: 44.1% win rate (889 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.5% win rate (2,478 games)
  • 2000-2199: 51.6% win rate (5,985 games)
  • 2200-2499: 49.7% win rate (14,832 games)
  • 2500+: 46.0% win rate (8,526 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (50%), worst in Classical (38%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 42.9% win rate (2 games)
  • Bullet: 49.8% win rate (9,840 games)
  • Blitz: 48.5% win rate (21,127 games)
  • Rapid: 46.9% win rate (2,052 games)
  • Classical: 38.4% win rate (78 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999——
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1800-1999
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 20.6% expected score (7 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 45.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 32.7% expected score (36 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 31.2% expected score (25 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 23.7% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (102 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 44.8% expected score (141 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 42.5% expected score (45 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 45.9% expected score (230 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 46.0% expected score (558 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 44.9% expected score (97 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 40.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 50.3% expected score (486 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (1,685 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 57.4% expected score (291 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 65.2% expected score (15 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 54.1% expected score (1,009 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 54.4% expected score (4,363 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.9% expected score (585 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 48.3% expected score (28 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 54.9% expected score (2,868 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.9% expected score (11,064 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 48.9% expected score (879 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 36.7% expected score (21 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 51.2% expected score (5,101 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 47.3% expected score (3,279 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 43.2% expected score (144 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation has a 45.2% (90% CI: 44.7%-45.6%) win rate for white, based on 33K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 67.8% win rate for white (70 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (45.1%) outperforms Classical (45.9%) by -0.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation?

The Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation has a sharpness score of 93.9 (decisive), meaning 93.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 45.2%-54.7%) win rate for white, based on 296 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation has a 52.5% (90% CI: 49.7%-55.2%) win rate for white, based on 889 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation has a 48.1% (90% CI: 46.4%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 2.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation has a 43.1% (90% CI: 42.1%-44.2%) win rate for white, based on 6.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation has a 43.8% (90% CI: 43.1%-44.4%) win rate for white, based on 15K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 6.6% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation has a 47.0% (90% CI: 46.1%-47.9%) win rate for white, based on 8.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 7.0% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation has a 45.2% (90% CI: 44.3%-46.0%) win rate for white (9.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation has a 45.1% (90% CI: 44.5%-45.7%) win rate for white (21K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.4%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation has a 45.5% (90% CI: 43.7%-47.3%) win rate for white (2.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.7%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation is slightly favors black with a 45.2% (90% CI: 44.7%-45.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1200-1399 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.