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Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation

327K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.3%Range (90% confident): 51.1% – 51.4%Based on 327K games
0%51.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.1% – 51.4%
Outcome Distribution
47.5%7.5%45.0%
Win
Draw
Loss
9.Nd5
Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation
Analyzen=327K
Avg Length39 moves
Sharpness93%
Draw Rate7.5%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation has a 51.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.1% and 51.4%), based on 327K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~46%)

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 46.3% win rate (19 games)
  • 1000-1199: 41.4% win rate (159 games)
  • 1200-1399: 45.5% win rate (960 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.1% win rate (5,426 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.6% win rate (22,355 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.3% win rate (68,637 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.1% win rate (107,942 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.4% win rate (97,074 games)
  • 2500+: 45.7% win rate (24,194 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (48%), worst in UltraBullet (38%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 37.9% win rate (13 games)
  • Bullet: 47.7% win rate (94,732 games)
  • Blitz: 47.5% win rate (201,181 games)
  • Rapid: 46.2% win rate (29,240 games)
  • Classical: 43.2% win rate (1,600 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: 50.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 39.0% expected score (94 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.8% expected score (56 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 31.0% expected score (9 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 45.2% expected score (586 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (315 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 47.2% expected score (53 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 46.4% expected score (2,593 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (2,503 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 48.2% expected score (294 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 47.0% expected score (31 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.6% expected score (6,915 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.7% expected score (13,691 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 49.5% expected score (1,613 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 46.7% expected score (136 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.1% expected score (14,532 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (46,686 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 49.7% expected score (6,868 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 46.3% expected score (550 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.1% expected score (23,889 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.7% expected score (71,899 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.9% expected score (11,567 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 52.8% expected score (585 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (31,381 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.9% expected score (57,591 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 53.0% expected score (7,879 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 60.0% expected score (219 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.6% expected score (14,732 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 55.9% expected score (8,436 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 56.5% expected score (952 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 54.7% expected score (74 games)

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Variations (5)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation has a 47.5% (90% CI: 47.3%-47.6%) win rate for white, based on 327K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 48.4% win rate for white (97K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (47.7%) outperforms Classical (43.2%) by 4.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation has a sharpness score of 92.5 (decisive), meaning 92.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 39 moves.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation has a 41.4% (90% CI: 35.1%-47.9%) win rate for white, based on 159 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation has a 45.5% (90% CI: 42.9%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 960 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation has a 46.1% (90% CI: 45.0%-47.3%) win rate for white, based on 5.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation has a 47.6% (90% CI: 47.1%-48.2%) win rate for white, based on 22K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation has a 47.3% (90% CI: 47.0%-47.6%) win rate for white, based on 69K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.5% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation has a 47.1% (90% CI: 46.9%-47.4%) win rate for white, based on 108K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 6.9% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation has a 48.4% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.7%) win rate for white, based on 97K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 7.9% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation has a 45.7% (90% CI: 45.2%-46.3%) win rate for white, based on 24K Lichess games. Average game length is 48 moves with a 18.7% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation has a 47.7% (90% CI: 47.5%-48.0%) win rate for white (95K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.2%.

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

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation has a 47.5% (90% CI: 47.4%-47.7%) win rate for white (201K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.7%.

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

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation has a 46.2% (90% CI: 45.7%-46.7%) win rate for white (29K Lichess games). Draw rate is 10.0%.

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

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation has a 43.2% (90% CI: 41.2%-45.3%) win rate for white (1.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 15.6%.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Lasker-Pelikan Variation, Sveshnikov Variation, Chelyabinsk Variation is statistically balanced with a 47.5% (90% CI: 47.3%-47.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.