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Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation

414 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score49.2%Range (90% confident): 45.2% – 53.2%Based on 414 games
0%49.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 45.2% – 53.2%
Outcome Distribution
46.6%5.2%48.3%
Win
Draw
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Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation
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Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.2%

What is the Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation has a 49.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 45.2% and 53.2%), based on 414 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 43% → 69%

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  • 0-999: 42.9% win rate (2 games)
  • 1000-1199: 64.7% win rate (7 games)
  • 1200-1399: 17.9% win rate (18 games)
  • 1400-1599: 38.7% win rate (54 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.8% win rate (118 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.7% win rate (111 games)
  • 2000-2199: 45.0% win rate (64 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.4% win rate (35 games)
  • 2500+: 69.2% win rate (5 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (61%), worst in Bullet (44%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid

  • Bullet: 43.5% win rate (140 games)
  • Blitz: 45.3% win rate (229 games)
  • Rapid: 61.3% win rate (45 games)

White% 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

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 29.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 21.5% expected score (9 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 55.7% expected score (16 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 28.5% expected score (31 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 61.8% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 45.4% expected score (31 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.4% expected score (73 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (14 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.2% expected score (34 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 44.5% expected score (62 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 71.2% expected score (15 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 37.8% expected score (23 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 58.5% expected score (34 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 67.7% expected score (7 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 40.7% expected score (20 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 75.8% expected score (14 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

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Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind, Breyer Variation
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Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind, Gurgenidze Variation
44.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation has a 46.6% (90% CI: 42.6%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 414 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 49.8% win rate for white (118 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (45.3%) outperforms Bullet (43.5%) by 1.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation?

The Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation has a sharpness score of 94.8 (decisive), meaning 94.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation has a 49.8% (90% CI: 42.3%-57.3%) win rate for white, based on 118 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation has a 46.7% (90% CI: 39.0%-54.4%) win rate for white, based on 111 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation has a 43.5% (90% CI: 36.7%-50.3%) win rate for white (140 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.5%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation has a 45.3% (90% CI: 40.0%-50.7%) win rate for white (229 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.6%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: L��wenthal Variation is slightly favors black with a 46.6% (90% CI: 42.6%-50.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1600-1799 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.