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Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit

5.1K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score54.8%Range (90% confident): 53.7% – 56.0%Based on 5.1K games
0%54.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 53.7% – 56.0%
Outcome Distribution
52.9%3.8%43.3%
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6.d4
Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit
Analyzen=5.1K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.8%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit has a 54.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.7% and 56.0%), based on 5.1K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +16.5% · Breakpoint: 0-999

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 9.9% · Bullet best · Rapid worst

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~57%)

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 57.0% win rate (52 games)
  • 1000-1199: 50.7% win rate (167 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.2% win rate (348 games)
  • 1400-1599: 50.0% win rate (507 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.7% win rate (609 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.3% win rate (586 games)
  • 2000-2199: 51.4% win rate (762 games)
  • 2200-2499: 56.4% win rate (1,524 games)
  • 2500+: 58.7% win rate (582 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (55%), worst in Classical (33%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 55.3% win rate (2,021 games)
  • Blitz: 52.3% win rate (2,715 games)
  • Rapid: 45.4% win rate (392 games)
  • Classical: 33.3% win rate (9 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999——
1000-1199——
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1600-1799—
1800-1999—
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2200-2499——
2500+——

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 63.2% expected score (25 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 54.5% expected score (21 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 53.8% expected score (65 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.8% expected score (83 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 42.7% expected score (19 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 55.1% expected score (136 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.5% expected score (159 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 39.9% expected score (53 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 53.9% expected score (168 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.0% expected score (251 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (88 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (195 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (347 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 43.2% expected score (64 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 54.1% expected score (219 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.9% expected score (308 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 46.6% expected score (57 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 59.8% expected score (228 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (479 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 37.6% expected score (51 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 59.1% expected score (4 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 57.0% expected score (539 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 59.3% expected score (933 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 62.2% expected score (52 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 59.8% expected score (446 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 66.6% expected score (134 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit has a 52.9% (90% CI: 51.7%-54.0%) win rate for white, based on 5.1K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 58.7% win rate for white (582 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (55.3%) outperforms Rapid (45.4%) by 9.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.2 (very decisive), meaning 96.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit has a 50.7% (90% CI: 44.4%-57.1%) win rate for white, based on 167 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 1.5% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit has a 48.2% (90% CI: 43.8%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 348 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit has a 50.0% (90% CI: 46.4%-53.7%) win rate for white, based on 507 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit has a 48.7% (90% CI: 45.4%-52.1%) win rate for white, based on 609 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit has a 49.3% (90% CI: 45.9%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 586 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit has a 51.4% (90% CI: 48.4%-54.4%) win rate for white, based on 762 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit has a 56.4% (90% CI: 54.3%-58.5%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit has a 58.7% (90% CI: 55.3%-62.0%) win rate for white, based on 582 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit has a 55.3% (90% CI: 53.4%-57.1%) win rate for white (2.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.6%.

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

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit has a 52.3% (90% CI: 50.7%-53.8%) win rate for white (2.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.7%.

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

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit has a 45.4% (90% CI: 41.3%-49.5%) win rate for white (392 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.2%.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation, Lutikov Gambit is statistically favors white with a 52.9% (90% CI: 51.7%-54.0%) 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.