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Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation

1.2M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score47.4%Range (90% confident): 47.3% – 47.5%Based on 1.2M games
0%47.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 47.3% – 47.5%
Outcome Distribution
44.8%5.1%50.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation
Analyzen=1.2M
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.1%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation has a 47.4% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 47.3% and 47.5%), based on 1.2M Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 54% → 36%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 53.5% win rate (7,917 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.6% win rate (32,242 games)
  • 1200-1399: 47.8% win rate (81,879 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.3% win rate (148,756 games)
  • 1600-1799: 46.6% win rate (200,068 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.3% win rate (235,572 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.4% win rate (238,603 games)
  • 2200-2499: 41.4% win rate (218,182 games)
  • 2500+: 36.0% win rate (54,276 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (54%), worst in Blitz (44%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 53.5% win rate (119 games)
  • Bullet: 45.6% win rate (325,057 games)
  • Blitz: 44.3% win rate (735,886 games)
  • Rapid: 45.5% win rate (150,418 games)
  • Classical: 44.7% win rate (6,015 games)

Black% 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: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 56.5% expected score (3,289 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (3,589 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 56.8% expected score (1,020 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 63.8% expected score (13 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 51.2% expected score (12,148 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.4% expected score (16,660 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 52.1% expected score (3,385 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 63.5% expected score (43 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 55.5% expected score (26 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 49.8% expected score (25,057 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 49.3% expected score (45,679 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 49.4% expected score (10,931 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 55.4% expected score (186 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 65.4% expected score (44 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 49.5% expected score (37,903 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 48.6% expected score (86,272 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.1% expected score (23,666 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 54.5% expected score (871 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 38.6% expected score (16 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.5% expected score (46,159 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.3% expected score (119,622 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 49.9% expected score (32,903 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1,368 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 47.3% expected score (17 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.6% expected score (51,753 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 47.5% expected score (146,131 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 48.5% expected score (35,759 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 52.0% expected score (1,912 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 47.6% expected score (53,191 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 47.0% expected score (157,270 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 47.4% expected score (27,041 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 42.9% expected score (1,098 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 46.5% expected score (64,147 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 44.3% expected score (139,225 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 43.0% expected score (14,419 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 37.1% expected score (390 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 42.6% expected score (31,410 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 40.2% expected score (21,438 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 41.4% expected score (1,294 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 48.6% expected score (134 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Sicilian Defense
48.5%
Variations (5)
Sicilian Defense: Bowdler Attack
47.2%
Sicilian Defense: Old Sicilian
48.5%
Sicilian Defense: Closed
49.8%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation
50.2%
Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack
48.6%
Continuations (3)
Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Gufeld Gambit
51.4%
Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit
52.9%
Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Totsky Attack
57.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation has a 50.1% (90% CI: 50.0%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.2M rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 52.7% win rate for white (54K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (50.4%) outperforms UltraBullet (45.2%) by 5.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation?

The Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation has a sharpness score of 94.9 (decisive), meaning 94.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation has a 43.9% (90% CI: 42.9%-44.8%) win rate for white, based on 7.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation has a 47.8% (90% CI: 47.4%-48.3%) win rate for white, based on 32K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation has a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.7%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 82K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation has a 49.2% (90% CI: 49.0%-49.4%) win rate for white, based on 149K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation has a 49.4% (90% CI: 49.2%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 200K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.7%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 236K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation has a 50.1% (90% CI: 49.9%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 239K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation has a 51.7% (90% CI: 51.5%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 218K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 6.9% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation has a 52.7% (90% CI: 52.4%-53.1%) win rate for white, based on 54K Lichess games. Average game length is 44 moves with a 11.3% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation has a 45.2% (90% CI: 37.8%-52.7%) win rate for white (119 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.2%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation has a 50.4% (90% CI: 50.3%-50.6%) win rate for white (325K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.0%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation has a 50.2% (90% CI: 50.1%-50.3%) win rate for white (736K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation has a 48.6% (90% CI: 48.4%-48.9%) win rate for white (150K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.8%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation has a 46.0% (90% CI: 44.9%-47.0%) win rate for white (6.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.3%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation is statistically favors white with a 50.1% (90% CI: 50.0%-50.1%) 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.