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Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation

113K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score41.9%Range (90% confident): 41.7% – 42.1%Based on 113K games
0%41.9%100%
Range (90% confident): 41.7% – 42.1%
Outcome Distribution
39.5%4.7%55.8%
Win
Draw
Loss
4...Qb6
Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation
Analyzen=113K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.7%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation has a 41.9% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 41.7% and 42.1%), based on 113K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 37% → 42%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 37.2% win rate (414 games)
  • 1000-1199: 40.4% win rate (1,650 games)
  • 1200-1399: 40.5% win rate (4,724 games)
  • 1400-1599: 39.2% win rate (13,590 games)
  • 1600-1799: 39.4% win rate (21,776 games)
  • 1800-1999: 39.5% win rate (26,964 games)
  • 2000-2199: 38.4% win rate (22,065 games)
  • 2200-2499: 40.5% win rate (18,306 games)
  • 2500+: 42.2% win rate (3,917 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (61%), worst in Bullet (38%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 61.3% win rate (14 games)
  • Bullet: 38.0% win rate (45,965 games)
  • Blitz: 40.3% win rate (56,376 games)
  • Rapid: 42.1% win rate (10,528 games)
  • Classical: 45.5% win rate (523 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, Bullet: 35.6% expected score (258 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 46.0% expected score (121 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 33.6% expected score (35 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 40.0% expected score (871 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 42.3% expected score (635 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 48.3% expected score (142 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 41.3% expected score (1,548 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 42.7% expected score (2,730 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 43.1% expected score (433 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (12 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 54.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 39.6% expected score (4,684 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 40.8% expected score (7,247 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 43.8% expected score (1,614 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 55.4% expected score (36 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 38.4% expected score (7,063 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 42.2% expected score (11,183 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 45.2% expected score (3,281 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 45.2% expected score (247 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 39.5% expected score (8,349 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 42.8% expected score (15,734 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 45.6% expected score (2,701 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 53.6% expected score (180 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 38.5% expected score (8,587 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 42.1% expected score (11,642 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 44.6% expected score (1,798 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 39.7% expected score (37 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 40.0% expected score (11,191 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 48.7% expected score (6,697 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 47.4% expected score (408 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 67.4% expected score (10 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 44.8% expected score (3,414 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (387 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 61.1% expected score (116 games)

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Parent
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Variations (5)
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48.8%
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44.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation has a 39.5% (90% CI: 39.3%-39.8%) win rate for white, based on 113K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 42.2% win rate for white (3.9K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Classical (45.5%) outperforms Bullet (38.0%) by 7.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation?

The Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation has a sharpness score of 95.3 (very decisive), meaning 95.3% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation has a 37.2% (90% CI: 33.3%-41.1%) win rate for white, based on 414 Lichess games. Average game length is 22 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation has a 40.4% (90% CI: 38.4%-42.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 24 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation has a 40.5% (90% CI: 39.4%-41.7%) win rate for white, based on 4.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation has a 39.2% (90% CI: 38.5%-39.9%) win rate for white, based on 14K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation has a 39.4% (90% CI: 38.9%-39.9%) win rate for white, based on 22K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation has a 39.5% (90% CI: 39.0%-40.0%) win rate for white, based on 27K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation has a 38.4% (90% CI: 37.9%-39.0%) win rate for white, based on 22K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation has a 40.5% (90% CI: 39.9%-41.1%) win rate for white, based on 18K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation has a 42.2% (90% CI: 40.9%-43.5%) win rate for white, based on 3.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 7.4% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation has a 38.0% (90% CI: 37.6%-38.3%) win rate for white (46K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.5%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation has a 40.3% (90% CI: 40.0%-40.6%) win rate for white (56K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.4%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation has a 42.1% (90% CI: 41.3%-42.9%) win rate for white (11K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.0%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation has a 45.5% (90% CI: 41.9%-49.1%) win rate for white (523 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.2%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Kveinis Variation is slightly favors black with a 39.5% (90% CI: 39.3%-39.8%) 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.