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Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation

293 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score48.8%Range (90% confident): 44.0% – 53.6%Based on 293 games
0%48.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 44.0% – 53.6%
Outcome Distribution
45.0%7.6%47.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
7...g6
Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation
Analyzen=293
Avg Length43 moves
Sharpness92%
Draw Rate7.6%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation has a 48.8% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 44.0% and 53.6%), based on 293 Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 60% → 39%

1000
1400
1600
1800
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2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1400-1599: 27.3% win rate (4 games)
  • 1600-1799: 54.8% win rate (14 games)
  • 1800-1999: 38.0% win rate (34 games)
  • 2000-2199: 36.8% win rate (65 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.7% win rate (131 games)
  • 2500+: 38.5% win rate (44 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (46%), worst in Classical (33%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 42.9% win rate (30 games)
  • Blitz: 45.9% win rate (237 games)
  • Rapid: 38.8% win rate (23 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: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 40.2% expected score (24 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 38.3% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 41.4% expected score (51 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 34.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 57.5% expected score (112 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 46.1% expected score (37 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 16.7% 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: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation has a 47.4% (90% CI: 42.6%-52.2%) win rate for white, based on 293 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 56.4% win rate for white (65 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation?

The Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation has a sharpness score of 92.4 (decisive), meaning 92.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 43 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation has a 40.4% (90% CI: 33.5%-47.4%) win rate for white, based on 131 Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 7.9% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation has a 45.5% (90% CI: 40.2%-50.8%) win rate for white (237 Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.6%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation is slightly favors black with a 47.4% (90% CI: 42.6%-52.2%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2000-2199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.