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Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Gurgenidze Variation

2.8K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score58.4%Range (90% confident): 56.8% – 59.9%Based on 2.8K games
0%58.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 56.8% – 59.9%
Outcome Distribution
55.3%6.2%38.6%
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Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Gurgenidze Variation
Analyzen=2.8K
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.2%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Gurgenidze Variation has a 58.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 56.8% and 59.9%), based on 2.8K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 60%

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1400
1600
1800
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2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1400-1599: 42.9% win rate (2 games)
  • 1600-1799: 11.1% win rate (3 games)
  • 1800-1999: 37.6% win rate (53 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.0% win rate (508 games)
  • 2200-2499: 55.9% win rate (1,635 games)
  • 2500+: 59.5% win rate (645 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (60%), worst in Classical (27%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • Bullet: 58.0% win rate (636 games)
  • Blitz: 54.5% win rate (2,033 games)
  • Rapid: 54.2% win rate (173 games)
  • Classical: 27.3% win rate (4 games)

White% 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, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 41.3% expected score (10 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 42.6% expected score (39 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 62.7% expected score (54 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.9% expected score (426 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 44.6% expected score (26 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 60.2% expected score (307 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 58.5% expected score (1,198 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 61.6% expected score (128 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 61.7% expected score (265 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 63.6% expected score (367 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 74.2% expected score (13 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Gurgenidze Variation has a 55.3% (90% CI: 53.7%-56.8%) win rate for white, based on 2.8K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Gurgenidze Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 59.5% win rate for white (645 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (58.0%) outperforms Rapid (54.2%) by 3.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Gurgenidze Variation has a sharpness score of 93.8 (decisive), meaning 93.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Gurgenidze Variation has a 50.0% (90% CI: 46.3%-53.6%) win rate for white, based on 508 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Gurgenidze Variation has a 55.9% (90% CI: 53.9%-58.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Gurgenidze Variation has a 59.5% (90% CI: 56.3%-62.6%) win rate for white, based on 645 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 7.2% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Gurgenidze Variation has a 58.0% (90% CI: 54.7%-61.2%) win rate for white (636 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.6%.

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

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Gurgenidze Variation has a 54.5% (90% CI: 52.7%-56.3%) win rate for white (2.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.3%.

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

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Gurgenidze Variation has a 54.2% (90% CI: 47.9%-60.3%) win rate for white (173 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.7%.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Gurgenidze Variation is statistically favors white with a 55.3% (90% CI: 53.7%-56.8%) 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.