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Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation

9.3K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score47.3%Range (90% confident): 46.4% – 48.1%Based on 9.3K games
0%47.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 46.4% – 48.1%
Outcome Distribution
44.7%5.1%50.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
7.Nxc6
Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation
Analyzen=9.3K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.1%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation has a 47.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 46.4% and 48.1%), based on 9.3K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 31% → 44%

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1400
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1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 31.0% win rate (13 games)
  • 1000-1199: 46.4% win rate (103 games)
  • 1200-1399: 47.7% win rate (337 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.2% win rate (1,076 games)
  • 1600-1799: 45.4% win rate (1,751 games)
  • 1800-1999: 44.1% win rate (2,096 games)
  • 2000-2199: 43.1% win rate (1,817 games)
  • 2200-2499: 43.7% win rate (1,702 games)
  • 2500+: 44.0% win rate (425 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (60%), worst in Classical (31%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • Bullet: 46.0% win rate (4,200 games)
  • Blitz: 43.8% win rate (4,340 games)
  • Rapid: 43.0% win rate (750 games)
  • Classical: 31.1% win rate (29 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999——
1000-1199——
1200-1399
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1800-1999—
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2200-2499—
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 34.2% expected score (8 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (72 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 40.5% expected score (30 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 49.5% expected score (188 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.4% expected score (129 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (18 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 49.8% expected score (449 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.1% expected score (561 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 53.8% expected score (64 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.7% expected score (706 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 46.2% expected score (873 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 44.4% expected score (166 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (759 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 46.1% expected score (1,094 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 45.0% expected score (230 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 36.2% expected score (13 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 46.6% expected score (724 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.4% expected score (906 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 42.7% expected score (182 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 47.3% expected score (933 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 45.4% expected score (683 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.4% expected score (84 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 46.1% expected score (361 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 51.6% expected score (60 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (4 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Sicilian Defense
48.5%
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation has a 44.7% (90% CI: 43.9%-45.6%) win rate for white, based on 9.3K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation performs best at 1400-1599 Elo with a 48.2% win rate for white (1.1K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (46.0%) outperforms Rapid (43.0%) by 3.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation?

The Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation has a sharpness score of 94.9 (decisive), meaning 94.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation has a 46.4% (90% CI: 38.5%-54.4%) win rate for white, based on 103 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation has a 47.7% (90% CI: 43.3%-52.2%) win rate for white, based on 337 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation has a 48.2% (90% CI: 45.7%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation has a 45.4% (90% CI: 43.4%-47.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation has a 44.1% (90% CI: 42.3%-45.9%) win rate for white, based on 2.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation has a 43.1% (90% CI: 41.2%-45.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation has a 43.7% (90% CI: 41.7%-45.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 6.6% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation has a 44.0% (90% CI: 40.0%-47.9%) win rate for white, based on 425 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 6.0% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation has a 46.0% (90% CI: 44.8%-47.3%) win rate for white (4.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

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

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation has a 43.8% (90% CI: 42.5%-45.0%) win rate for white (4.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.0%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation has a 43.0% (90% CI: 40.1%-46.0%) win rate for white (750 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.9%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Exchange Variation is slightly favors black with a 44.7% (90% CI: 43.9%-45.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1400-1599 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.