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Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack

248K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score50.8%Range (90% confident): 50.6% – 50.9%Based on 248K games
0%50.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.6% – 50.9%
Outcome Distribution
48.3%4.9%46.8%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack
Analyzen=248K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.9%

What is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack has a 50.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.6% and 50.9%), based on 248K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 43% → 51%

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1200
1400
1600
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2500+

  • 0-999: 43.1% win rate (1,154 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.0% win rate (3,722 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.0% win rate (10,943 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.9% win rate (21,628 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.5% win rate (36,316 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.7% win rate (49,762 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.7% win rate (53,338 games)
  • 2200-2499: 49.4% win rate (54,872 games)
  • 2500+: 51.0% win rate (16,177 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (49%), worst in UltraBullet (37%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 36.7% win rate (38 games)
  • Bullet: 48.0% win rate (74,317 games)
  • Blitz: 48.4% win rate (149,995 games)
  • Rapid: 48.5% win rate (22,736 games)
  • Classical: 48.2% win rate (826 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
2500+——

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 45.1% expected score (436 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 44.7% expected score (564 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 41.4% expected score (149 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 8.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 48.2% expected score (1,480 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 48.8% expected score (1,820 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 47.0% expected score (409 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (3,578 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (6,169 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 49.2% expected score (1,154 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 52.7% expected score (36 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 46.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 48.1% expected score (5,846 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.6% expected score (12,951 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.6% expected score (2,712 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 58.3% expected score (108 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 41.3% expected score (10 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.5% expected score (9,707 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.5% expected score (21,366 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.4% expected score (4,984 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 52.0% expected score (249 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.2% expected score (12,720 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.1% expected score (30,892 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.7% expected score (5,945 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 46.2% expected score (205 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.1% expected score (13,519 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.0% expected score (35,221 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.6% expected score (4,458 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 51.1% expected score (140 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (17,389 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.5% expected score (34,614 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.3% expected score (2,788 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 65.6% expected score (79 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.6% expected score (9,642 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 55.1% expected score (6,398 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 58.3% expected score (137 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack has a 48.3% (90% CI: 48.1%-48.5%) win rate for white, based on 248K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 51.0% win rate for white (16K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (48.4%) outperforms Classical (48.2%) by 0.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack?

The Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack has a sharpness score of 95.1 (very decisive), meaning 95.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack has a 43.1% (90% CI: 40.8%-45.5%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack has a 47.0% (90% CI: 45.7%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 3.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack has a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.2%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack has a 47.9% (90% CI: 47.3%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 22K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack has a 47.5% (90% CI: 47.1%-48.0%) win rate for white, based on 36K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack has a 47.7% (90% CI: 47.4%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 50K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack has a 47.7% (90% CI: 47.4%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 53K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.6% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack has a 49.4% (90% CI: 49.1%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 55K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack has a 51.0% (90% CI: 50.3%-51.6%) win rate for white, based on 16K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 7.7% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack has a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.7%-48.3%) win rate for white (74K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.6%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack has a 48.4% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.6%) win rate for white (150K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.4%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack has a 48.5% (90% CI: 47.9%-49.0%) win rate for white (23K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.7%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack has a 48.2% (90% CI: 45.3%-51.0%) win rate for white (826 Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.4%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: French Variation, Westerinen Attack is statistically balanced with a 48.3% (90% CI: 48.1%-48.5%) 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.