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Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation

9.8K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score51.3%Range (90% confident): 50.4% – 52.1%Based on 9.8K games
0%51.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.4% – 52.1%
Outcome Distribution
49.1%4.3%46.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation
Analyzen=9.8K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.3%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation has a 51.3% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 50.4% and 52.1%), based on 9.8K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 43% → 48%

1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 42.9% win rate (2 games)
  • 1200-1399: 67.6% win rate (17 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.0% win rate (76 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.7% win rate (414 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.5% win rate (1,520 games)
  • 2000-2199: 51.1% win rate (3,275 games)
  • 2200-2499: 47.6% win rate (3,698 games)
  • 2500+: 48.1% win rate (789 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (52%), worst in Classical (34%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 51.8% win rate (2,264 games)
  • Blitz: 48.8% win rate (6,591 games)
  • Rapid: 45.0% win rate (875 games)
  • Classical: 34.4% win rate (61 games)

Black% 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

  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 81.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 59.1% expected score (37 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (34 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 13.7% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 52.8% expected score (140 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.6% expected score (232 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 44.2% expected score (33 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 26.2% expected score (9 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.0% expected score (300 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.0% expected score (1,073 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 43.7% expected score (132 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 62.2% expected score (15 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 60.4% expected score (466 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (2,411 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 47.5% expected score (372 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 37.3% expected score (26 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (713 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 49.9% expected score (2,651 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 49.7% expected score (324 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 23.9% expected score (10 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (597 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 49.7% expected score (182 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 63.1% expected score (10 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Sicilian Defense
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Variations (5)
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Sicilian Defense: Old Sicilian
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Sicilian Defense: Closed
49.8%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation
50.2%
Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation has a 46.6% (90% CI: 45.8%-47.5%) win rate for white, based on 9.8K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 48.4% win rate for white (1.5K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Classical (58.4%) outperforms Bullet (44.9%) by 13.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation?

The Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation has a sharpness score of 95.7 (very decisive), meaning 95.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 45.4%-53.5%) win rate for white, based on 414 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 1.8% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation has a 48.4% (90% CI: 46.3%-50.5%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation has a 45.2% (90% CI: 43.8%-46.6%) win rate for white, based on 3.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation has a 47.1% (90% CI: 45.8%-48.5%) win rate for white, based on 3.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation has a 45.6% (90% CI: 42.7%-48.5%) win rate for white, based on 789 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 6.3% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation has a 44.9% (90% CI: 43.2%-46.6%) win rate for white (2.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.3%.

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

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation has a 46.7% (90% CI: 45.7%-47.7%) win rate for white (6.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.5%.

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

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 47.1%-52.7%) win rate for white (875 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.1%.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Browne Variation is slightly favors black with a 46.6% (90% CI: 45.8%-47.5%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1800-1999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.