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Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack

8.5K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score59.8%Range (90% confident): 58.9% – 60.7%Based on 8.5K games
0%59.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 58.9% – 60.7%
Outcome Distribution
55.9%7.8%36.3%
Win
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Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack
Analyzen=8.5K
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness92%
Draw Rate7.8%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack has a 59.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 58.9% and 60.7%), based on 8.5K Lichess games.

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Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 12.5% · Bullet best · Rapid worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 53% → 60%

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  • 0-999: 53.2% win rate (37 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.6% win rate (68 games)
  • 1200-1399: 45.8% win rate (159 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.4% win rate (216 games)
  • 1600-1799: 52.1% win rate (510 games)
  • 1800-1999: 55.8% win rate (849 games)
  • 2000-2199: 53.9% win rate (1,989 games)
  • 2200-2499: 56.7% win rate (2,938 games)
  • 2500+: 60.0% win rate (1,732 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (59%), worst in Rapid (46%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 58.8% win rate (1,342 games)
  • Blitz: 57.0% win rate (6,031 games)
  • Rapid: 46.3% win rate (1,068 games)
  • Classical: 52.1% win rate (57 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 57.5% expected score (12 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 43.6% expected score (14 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 62.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 47.6% expected score (19 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 56.0% expected score (40 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 39.5% expected score (8 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 33.1% expected score (31 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (87 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 46.4% expected score (40 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 59.2% expected score (53 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (108 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 43.6% expected score (53 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 57.7% expected score (70 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 56.8% expected score (316 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 41.3% expected score (102 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 73.4% expected score (22 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 57.5% expected score (113 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 61.9% expected score (522 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 49.5% expected score (199 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (15 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 56.7% expected score (192 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 59.2% expected score (1,408 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.2% expected score (378 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 38.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 63.0% expected score (429 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 61.4% expected score (2,231 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.2% expected score (273 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 67.3% expected score (423 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 64.9% expected score (1,305 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 68.2% expected score (4 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack has a 55.9% (90% CI: 55.0%-56.8%) win rate for white, based on 8.5K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 60.0% win rate for white (1.7K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (58.8%) outperforms Classical (52.1%) by 6.7%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack?

The Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack has a sharpness score of 92.2 (decisive), meaning 92.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack has a 45.8% (90% CI: 39.4%-52.3%) win rate for white, based on 159 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack has a 49.4% (90% CI: 43.9%-55.0%) win rate for white, based on 216 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack has a 52.1% (90% CI: 48.5%-55.7%) win rate for white, based on 510 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack has a 55.8% (90% CI: 53.0%-58.6%) win rate for white, based on 849 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack has a 53.9% (90% CI: 52.1%-55.8%) win rate for white, based on 2.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 7.2% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack has a 56.7% (90% CI: 55.2%-58.2%) win rate for white, based on 2.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 8.6% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack has a 60.0% (90% CI: 58.1%-62.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 10.9% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack has a 58.8% (90% CI: 56.6%-61.0%) win rate for white (1.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.6%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack has a 57.0% (90% CI: 55.9%-58.0%) win rate for white (6.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.1%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack has a 46.3% (90% CI: 43.8%-48.8%) win rate for white (1.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.6%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack is statistically favors white with a 55.9% (90% CI: 55.0%-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.