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Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit

106K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score50.7%Range (90% confident): 50.4% – 50.9%Based on 106K games
0%50.7%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.4% – 50.9%
Outcome Distribution
49.3%2.7%48.0%
Win
Draw
Loss
3.f4
Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit
Analyzen=106K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate2.7%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit has a 50.7% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.4% and 50.9%), based on 106K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +2.0% · Breakpoint: 0-999

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 8.2% · Bullet best · Classical worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 40% → 44%

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1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 40.4% win rate (641 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.0% win rate (1,871 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.9% win rate (4,543 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.9% win rate (13,664 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.2% win rate (28,215 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.0% win rate (33,653 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.4% win rate (18,870 games)
  • 2200-2499: 47.4% win rate (4,451 games)
  • 2500+: 44.3% win rate (169 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (51%), worst in Classical (43%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 49.8% win rate (325 games)
  • Bullet: 50.8% win rate (46,581 games)
  • Blitz: 48.6% win rate (47,641 games)
  • Rapid: 46.1% win rate (11,009 games)
  • Classical: 42.6% win rate (521 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: 58.7% expected score (10 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 43.9% expected score (287 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 40.5% expected score (256 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 41.6% expected score (88 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 46.4% expected score (26 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (806 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 46.3% expected score (824 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 46.0% expected score (210 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 34.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 53.3% expected score (29 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.9% expected score (1,662 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (2,236 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 45.1% expected score (601 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 37.9% expected score (15 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 35.8% expected score (62 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 52.2% expected score (4,186 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.6% expected score (7,516 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 47.5% expected score (1,852 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 42.0% expected score (48 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 54.9% expected score (164 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 53.1% expected score (11,249 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (12,979 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 47.8% expected score (3,682 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 45.5% expected score (141 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 45.1% expected score (29 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.9% expected score (14,458 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.6% expected score (15,916 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 49.4% expected score (3,025 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 48.9% expected score (225 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.8% expected score (10,024 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.6% expected score (7,273 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 47.2% expected score (1,487 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 34.7% expected score (83 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 49.6% expected score (3,753 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 46.8% expected score (632 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 49.2% expected score (61 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 45.9% expected score (156 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 64.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit has a 49.3% (90% CI: 49.0%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 106K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 50.0% win rate for white (34K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (50.8%) outperforms Classical (42.6%) by 8.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit?

The Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit has a sharpness score of 97.3 (very decisive), meaning 97.3% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit has a 40.4% (90% CI: 37.2%-43.6%) win rate for white, based on 641 Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit has a 47.0% (90% CI: 45.1%-48.9%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit has a 48.9% (90% CI: 47.7%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 4.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.2%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 14K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.2% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.7%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 28K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.6%-50.5%) win rate for white, based on 34K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit has a 49.4% (90% CI: 48.8%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 19K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit has a 47.4% (90% CI: 46.2%-48.6%) win rate for white, based on 4.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit has a 44.3% (90% CI: 38.1%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 169 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.6% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit has a 49.8% (90% CI: 45.2%-54.3%) win rate for white (325 Lichess games). Draw rate is 0.5%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit has a 50.8% (90% CI: 50.5%-51.2%) win rate for white (47K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.0%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit has a 48.6% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.9%) win rate for white (48K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit has a 46.1% (90% CI: 45.4%-46.9%) win rate for white (11K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.4%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit has a 42.6% (90% CI: 39.0%-46.2%) win rate for white (521 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.1%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Halasz Gambit is statistically balanced with a 49.3% (90% CI: 49.0%-49.5%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1800-1999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.