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Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack

741K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score50.3%Range (90% confident): 50.2% – 50.4%Based on 741K games
0%50.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.2% – 50.4%
Outcome Distribution
48.3%4.1%47.7%
Win
Draw
Loss
6.Bc4
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack
Analyzen=741K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.1%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack has a 50.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.2% and 50.4%), based on 741K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 44% → 54%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 43.8% win rate (2,864 games)
  • 1000-1199: 45.3% win rate (11,237 games)
  • 1200-1399: 45.7% win rate (30,431 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.1% win rate (70,723 games)
  • 1600-1799: 46.6% win rate (131,088 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.4% win rate (188,514 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.1% win rate (176,742 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.9% win rate (109,611 games)
  • 2500+: 53.6% win rate (19,754 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (49%), worst in UltraBullet (35%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 35.4% win rate (31 games)
  • Bullet: 47.4% win rate (196,852 games)
  • Blitz: 48.8% win rate (429,538 games)
  • Rapid: 47.7% win rate (108,785 games)
  • Classical: 44.9% win rate (5,758 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: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 41.6% expected score (1,446 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 47.4% expected score (1,090 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 51.1% expected score (321 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 43.5% expected score (4,970 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (4,914 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 49.0% expected score (1,319 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 29.1% expected score (32 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 35.7% expected score (9 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 44.9% expected score (9,704 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 47.8% expected score (16,116 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 48.3% expected score (4,468 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 46.7% expected score (134 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 46.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 46.0% expected score (18,785 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 48.4% expected score (38,908 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 48.3% expected score (12,395 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 44.3% expected score (624 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 47.0% expected score (28,450 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.7% expected score (77,124 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 49.2% expected score (23,721 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 48.4% expected score (1,790 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 48.1% expected score (37,898 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.9% expected score (116,065 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 49.6% expected score (32,397 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 47.5% expected score (2,151 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (43,364 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.2% expected score (107,688 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.2% expected score (24,853 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 52.7% expected score (835 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.6% expected score (40,123 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.9% expected score (60,652 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.1% expected score (8,660 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 56.8% expected score (176 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.8% expected score (12,112 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.9% expected score (6,981 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 59.1% expected score (651 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 28.3% expected score (10 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack has a 48.3% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 741K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 53.6% win rate for white (20K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (48.8%) outperforms Classical (44.9%) by 3.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack has a sharpness score of 95.9 (very decisive), meaning 95.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack has a 43.8% (90% CI: 42.3%-45.3%) win rate for white, based on 2.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 2.2% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack has a 45.3% (90% CI: 44.5%-46.1%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack has a 45.7% (90% CI: 45.2%-46.1%) win rate for white, based on 30K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack has a 46.1% (90% CI: 45.8%-46.4%) win rate for white, based on 71K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack has a 46.6% (90% CI: 46.4%-46.8%) win rate for white, based on 131K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack has a 47.4% (90% CI: 47.2%-47.6%) win rate for white, based on 189K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.9%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 177K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack has a 51.9% (90% CI: 51.6%-52.1%) win rate for white, based on 110K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack has a 53.6% (90% CI: 53.0%-54.2%) win rate for white, based on 20K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 6.8% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack has a 47.4% (90% CI: 47.3%-47.6%) win rate for white (197K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.8%.

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

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack has a 48.8% (90% CI: 48.7%-49.0%) win rate for white (430K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

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

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack has a 47.7% (90% CI: 47.4%-47.9%) win rate for white (109K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.2%.

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

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack has a 44.9% (90% CI: 43.8%-45.9%) win rate for white (5.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.9%.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Lipnitsky Attack is statistically balanced with a 48.3% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.4%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2500+ Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.