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Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation

445K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score47.9%Range (90% confident): 47.8% – 48.0%Based on 445K games
0%47.9%100%
Range (90% confident): 47.8% – 48.0%
Outcome Distribution
45.3%5.2%49.5%
Win
Draw
Loss
5...e5
Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation
Analyzen=445K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.2%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation has a 47.9% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 47.8% and 48.0%), based on 445K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 50% → 34%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 50.2% win rate (488 games)
  • 1000-1199: 46.4% win rate (1,741 games)
  • 1200-1399: 45.2% win rate (6,565 games)
  • 1400-1599: 45.1% win rate (21,225 games)
  • 1600-1799: 46.5% win rate (56,421 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.9% win rate (114,472 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.0% win rate (126,755 games)
  • 2200-2499: 44.2% win rate (95,914 games)
  • 2500+: 33.9% win rate (21,402 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (56%), worst in Classical (43%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 56.2% win rate (35 games)
  • Bullet: 46.3% win rate (134,012 games)
  • Blitz: 45.0% win rate (260,325 games)
  • Rapid: 43.9% win rate (48,020 games)
  • Classical: 42.8% win rate (2,591 games)

Black% 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: 51.0% expected score (193 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 53.9% expected score (206 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 45.6% expected score (89 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 49.5% expected score (763 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 46.0% expected score (716 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 43.3% expected score (257 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (2,679 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 45.7% expected score (3,057 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 43.0% expected score (803 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 54.1% expected score (23 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 48.7% expected score (7,187 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 45.9% expected score (11,342 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 42.8% expected score (2,559 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 46.9% expected score (126 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 76.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.9% expected score (14,736 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.1% expected score (34,246 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 46.2% expected score (6,972 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 43.6% expected score (461 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.7% expected score (25,381 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.8% expected score (73,026 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 48.9% expected score (15,068 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 51.0% expected score (990 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.0% expected score (32,946 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.1% expected score (78,245 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 48.6% expected score (14,837 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 46.9% expected score (724 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (36,876 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 46.6% expected score (52,325 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 45.0% expected score (6,538 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 42.6% expected score (173 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 44.1% expected score (13,251 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 43.1% expected score (7,162 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 42.2% expected score (897 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 51.7% expected score (91 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%
Continuations (8)
Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Retreat Variation
46.7%
Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Schlechter Variation
49.2%
Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation
47.5%
Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Exchange Variation
47.0%
Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation
53.3%
Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Novosibirsk Variation
50.4%
Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Bird Variation
48.8%
Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Peresypkin's Sacrifice
58.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.4%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 445K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 52.6% win rate for white (6.6K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (49.6%) outperforms Classical (47.2%) by 2.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation?

The Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan 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: Lasker-Pelikan Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation has a 47.7% (90% CI: 44.0%-51.4%) win rate for white, based on 488 Lichess games. Average game length is 23 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation has a 52.1% (90% CI: 50.2%-54.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 1.5% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation has a 52.6% (90% CI: 51.6%-53.7%) win rate for white, based on 6.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation has a 52.1% (90% CI: 51.6%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 21K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.6%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 56K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.7%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 114K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation has a 49.3% (90% CI: 49.1%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 127K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation has a 50.2% (90% CI: 49.9%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 96K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.6% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation has a 46.5% (90% CI: 46.0%-47.1%) win rate for white, based on 21K Lichess games. Average game length is 45 moves with a 19.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.2%-49.7%) win rate for white (134K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.2%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation has a 49.6% (90% CI: 49.5%-49.8%) win rate for white (260K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation has a 49.4% (90% CI: 49.0%-49.8%) win rate for white (48K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.7%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation has a 47.2% (90% CI: 45.5%-48.8%) win rate for white (2.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 10.0%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation is statistically favors white with a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.4%-49.7%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1200-1399 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.