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Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line

806 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score54.0%Range (90% confident): 51.1% – 56.8%Based on 806 games
0%54.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.1% – 56.8%
Outcome Distribution
49.3%9.2%41.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
10...b5
Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line
Analyzen=806
Avg Length40 moves
Sharpness91%
Draw Rate9.2%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line has a 54.0% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 51.1% and 56.8%), based on 806 Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 37%

1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1200-1399: 9.1% win rate (4 games)
  • 1400-1599: 33.3% win rate (15 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.8% win rate (33 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.7% win rate (74 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.9% win rate (188 games)
  • 2200-2499: 56.4% win rate (336 games)
  • 2500+: 36.7% win rate (155 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (52%), worst in Classical (8%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 50.1% win rate (269 games)
  • Blitz: 48.8% win rate (452 games)
  • Rapid: 52.1% win rate (80 games)
  • Classical: 7.7% win rate (5 games)

Black% 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, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 35.7% expected score (9 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 55.9% expected score (24 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 56.4% expected score (22 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 45.5% expected score (43 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (7 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 56.5% expected score (37 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (122 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 59.9% expected score (29 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 60.4% expected score (105 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 60.1% expected score (197 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 63.1% expected score (33 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 48.9% expected score (90 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 42.1% expected score (55 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 35.7% expected score (2 games)

Related Openings

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Sicilian Defense: Closed
49.8%
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Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line has a 41.4% (90% CI: 38.6%-44.3%) win rate for white, based on 806 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 48.3% win rate for white (74 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (43.1%) outperforms Rapid (32.5%) by 10.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line?

The Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line has a sharpness score of 90.8 (decisive), meaning 90.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 40 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line has a 42.0% (90% CI: 36.1%-47.9%) win rate for white, based on 188 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 7.1% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line has a 35.4% (90% CI: 31.2%-39.7%) win rate for white, based on 336 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 8.1% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line has a 44.4% (90% CI: 37.9%-51.0%) win rate for white, based on 155 Lichess games. Average game length is 50 moves with a 18.8% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line has a 43.1% (90% CI: 38.2%-48.0%) win rate for white (269 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.8%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line has a 42.0% (90% CI: 38.2%-45.8%) win rate for white (452 Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.2%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Classical Variation, Kantscher Line is slightly favors black with a 41.4% (90% CI: 38.6%-44.3%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1800-1999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.