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Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack

225K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.2%Range (90% confident): 52.0% – 52.4%Based on 225K games
0%52.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 52.0% – 52.4%
Outcome Distribution
49.3%5.8%44.9%
Win
Draw
Loss
6.h3
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack
Analyzen=225K
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate5.8%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack has a 52.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.0% and 52.4%), based on 225K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 46% → 48%

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1400
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2500+

  • 0-999: 45.7% win rate (201 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.1% win rate (914 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.4% win rate (2,951 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.6% win rate (9,161 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.1% win rate (20,712 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.2% win rate (37,589 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.5% win rate (58,440 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.1% win rate (72,435 games)
  • 2500+: 48.2% win rate (22,682 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (49%), worst in UltraBullet (43%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 42.9% win rate (2 games)
  • Bullet: 49.3% win rate (51,658 games)
  • Blitz: 49.4% win rate (141,053 games)
  • Rapid: 48.7% win rate (30,392 games)
  • Classical: 47.0% win rate (1,980 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—
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2200-2499—
2500+—

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 45.8% expected score (92 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 43.7% expected score (93 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 67.2% expected score (16 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 48.7% expected score (394 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 52.7% expected score (415 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 48.1% expected score (104 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 42.8% expected score (807 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (1,698 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 52.4% expected score (436 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 58.7% expected score (10 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 46.0% expected score (1,821 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.3% expected score (5,319 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 48.3% expected score (1,895 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 42.4% expected score (124 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.6% expected score (3,153 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.7% expected score (12,142 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.1% expected score (4,965 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 48.8% expected score (452 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 50.6% expected score (5,422 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.6% expected score (24,118 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (7,461 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.3% expected score (588 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (9,698 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (40,195 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.1% expected score (7,974 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 54.6% expected score (573 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (18,122 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.1% expected score (47,262 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.9% expected score (6,910 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 60.6% expected score (141 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 53.7% expected score (12,149 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 55.2% expected score (9,811 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 62.5% expected score (631 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 67.3% expected score (91 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack has a 49.3% (90% CI: 49.1%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 225K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 51.1% win rate for white (72K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (49.4%) outperforms Classical (47.0%) by 2.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack?

The Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack has a sharpness score of 94.2 (decisive), meaning 94.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack has a 45.7% (90% CI: 40.0%-51.4%) win rate for white, based on 201 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 1.7% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack has a 49.1% (90% CI: 46.4%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 914 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack has a 46.4% (90% CI: 44.9%-47.9%) win rate for white, based on 3.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack has a 46.6% (90% CI: 45.7%-47.4%) win rate for white, based on 9.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack has a 47.1% (90% CI: 46.5%-47.7%) win rate for white, based on 21K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack has a 48.2% (90% CI: 47.7%-48.6%) win rate for white, based on 38K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack has a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.2%-49.9%) win rate for white, based on 58K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack has a 51.1% (90% CI: 50.8%-51.4%) win rate for white, based on 72K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack has a 48.2% (90% CI: 47.7%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 23K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 12.7% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack has a 49.3% (90% CI: 49.0%-49.7%) win rate for white (52K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.2%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack has a 49.4% (90% CI: 49.2%-49.6%) win rate for white (141K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.8%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack has a 48.7% (90% CI: 48.2%-49.2%) win rate for white (30K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.8%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack has a 47.0% (90% CI: 45.1%-48.8%) win rate for white (2.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 10.7%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Adams Attack is statistically favors white with a 49.3% (90% CI: 49.1%-49.5%) 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.