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Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4

70K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score48.2%Range (90% confident): 47.9% – 48.6%Based on 70K games
0%48.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 47.9% – 48.6%
Outcome Distribution
46.2%3.9%49.9%
Win
Draw
Loss
2.a4
Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4
Analyzen=70K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.9%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 has a 48.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 47.9% and 48.6%), based on 70K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 44% → 47%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 43.6% win rate (3,166 games)
  • 1000-1199: 45.6% win rate (5,048 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.3% win rate (8,758 games)
  • 1400-1599: 45.7% win rate (13,304 games)
  • 1600-1799: 46.6% win rate (17,558 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.4% win rate (14,035 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.4% win rate (5,255 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.7% win rate (1,863 games)
  • 2500+: 46.9% win rate (965 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (50%), worst in Rapid (44%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 50.2% win rate (101 games)
  • Bullet: 47.0% win rate (17,195 games)
  • Blitz: 46.7% win rate (36,823 games)
  • Rapid: 44.2% win rate (14,925 games)
  • Classical: 44.6% win rate (908 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, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 44.2% expected score (650 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 47.1% expected score (1,606 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 45.0% expected score (890 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 52.9% expected score (16 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 54.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 46.0% expected score (917 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 48.0% expected score (2,839 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 46.2% expected score (1,225 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 49.2% expected score (58 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 59.0% expected score (32 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 49.0% expected score (2,513 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.1% expected score (4,121 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 45.0% expected score (1,950 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (142 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 36.8% expected score (25 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 46.7% expected score (3,354 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 48.0% expected score (6,974 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 46.4% expected score (2,787 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 35.2% expected score (164 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 37.9% expected score (15 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.7% expected score (3,867 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.4% expected score (9,467 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 47.4% expected score (3,820 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 51.1% expected score (389 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2,708 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.5% expected score (7,804 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 45.5% expected score (3,402 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 42.8% expected score (116 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 81.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.5% expected score (1,828 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (2,689 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.3% expected score (709 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 47.8% expected score (21 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 49.5% expected score (749 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (978 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 59.0% expected score (132 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.0% expected score (609 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 62.0% expected score (345 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 67.4% expected score (10 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 has a 46.2% (90% CI: 45.9%-46.6%) win rate for white, based on 70K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 48.7% win rate for white (1.9K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (47.0%) outperforms Classical (44.6%) by 2.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4?

The Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 has a sharpness score of 96.1 (very decisive), meaning 96.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 has a 43.6% (90% CI: 42.1%-45.0%) win rate for white, based on 3.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 has a 45.6% (90% CI: 44.4%-46.7%) win rate for white, based on 5.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 has a 46.3% (90% CI: 45.4%-47.1%) win rate for white, based on 8.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 has a 45.7% (90% CI: 45.0%-46.4%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 has a 46.6% (90% CI: 46.0%-47.2%) win rate for white, based on 18K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 has a 46.4% (90% CI: 45.7%-47.1%) win rate for white, based on 14K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 has a 47.4% (90% CI: 46.2%-48.5%) win rate for white, based on 5.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 has a 48.7% (90% CI: 46.8%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 6.1% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 has a 46.9% (90% CI: 44.3%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 965 Lichess games. Average game length is 44 moves with a 20.1% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 has a 50.2% (90% CI: 42.2%-58.3%) win rate for white (101 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.5%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 has a 47.0% (90% CI: 46.4%-47.7%) win rate for white (17K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.8%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 has a 46.7% (90% CI: 46.3%-47.2%) win rate for white (37K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.1%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 has a 44.2% (90% CI: 43.5%-44.9%) win rate for white (15K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.7%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 has a 44.6% (90% CI: 41.9%-47.3%) win rate for white (908 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.5%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Myers Attack, with a4 is slightly favors black with a 46.2% (90% CI: 45.9%-46.6%) 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.