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Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation

280K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score53.7%Range (90% confident): 53.6% – 53.9%Based on 280K games
0%53.7%100%
Range (90% confident): 53.6% – 53.9%
Outcome Distribution
50.9%5.6%43.5%
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Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation
Analyzen=280K
Avg Length38 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate5.6%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation has a 53.7% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.6% and 53.9%), based on 280K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 45% → 53%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 44.6% win rate (1,312 games)
  • 1000-1199: 43.5% win rate (3,109 games)
  • 1200-1399: 45.2% win rate (7,050 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.2% win rate (16,143 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.5% win rate (39,384 games)
  • 1800-1999: 51.0% win rate (68,292 games)
  • 2000-2199: 51.6% win rate (75,315 games)
  • 2200-2499: 52.8% win rate (53,227 games)
  • 2500+: 53.0% win rate (16,307 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (51%), worst in UltraBullet (44%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 44.0% win rate (11 games)
  • Bullet: 51.1% win rate (83,663 games)
  • Blitz: 51.4% win rate (165,485 games)
  • Rapid: 48.3% win rate (29,390 games)
  • Classical: 45.8% win rate (1,590 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: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 48.3% expected score (485 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 46.4% expected score (587 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 43.9% expected score (234 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 46.4% expected score (1,272 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 43.7% expected score (1,346 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 44.4% expected score (470 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 25.7% expected score (17 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.7% expected score (2,705 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 46.0% expected score (3,315 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 43.7% expected score (998 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 46.9% expected score (31 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 48.9% expected score (5,332 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.9% expected score (8,635 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 45.0% expected score (2,039 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 36.5% expected score (135 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (11,025 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.1% expected score (23,965 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 49.0% expected score (4,017 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 47.1% expected score (374 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (16,190 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.9% expected score (43,756 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.5% expected score (7,841 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 52.1% expected score (505 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 53.2% expected score (18,747 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 55.5% expected score (46,307 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.5% expected score (9,804 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 54.4% expected score (457 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 55.3% expected score (17,443 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 57.4% expected score (31,946 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 57.1% expected score (3,772 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 60.4% expected score (66 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.7% expected score (10,464 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 59.8% expected score (5,628 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 59.3% expected score (215 games)

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Sicilian Defense
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Variations (5)
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45.7%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Exchange Variation
45.8%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind
48.8%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind, Breyer Variation
43.7%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind, Gurgenidze Variation
44.6%
Continuations (1)
Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation, Venice Attack
55.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation has a 50.9% (90% CI: 50.8%-51.1%) win rate for white, based on 280K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 52.8% win rate for white (53K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (51.4%) outperforms Classical (45.8%) by 5.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation?

The Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation has a sharpness score of 94.4 (decisive), meaning 94.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 38 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation has a 44.6% (90% CI: 42.3%-46.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation has a 43.5% (90% CI: 42.0%-44.9%) win rate for white, based on 3.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation has a 45.2% (90% CI: 44.2%-46.2%) win rate for white, based on 7.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation has a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.5%-47.8%) win rate for white, based on 16K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.1%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 39K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation has a 51.0% (90% CI: 50.6%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 68K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation has a 51.6% (90% CI: 51.3%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 75K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 6.0% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation has a 52.8% (90% CI: 52.5%-53.2%) win rate for white, based on 53K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 7.7% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation has a 53.0% (90% CI: 52.4%-53.7%) win rate for white, based on 16K Lichess games. Average game length is 44 moves with a 8.2% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation has a 51.1% (90% CI: 50.9%-51.4%) win rate for white (84K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.9%.

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

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation has a 51.4% (90% CI: 51.2%-51.6%) win rate for white (165K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.2%.

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

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation has a 48.3% (90% CI: 47.8%-48.8%) win rate for white (29K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.8%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation has a 45.8% (90% CI: 43.7%-47.8%) win rate for white (1.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.6%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation is statistically favors white with a 50.9% (90% CI: 50.8%-51.1%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.