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Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation

4.7K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score54.6%Range (90% confident): 53.4% – 55.8%Based on 4.7K games
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Range (90% confident): 53.4% – 55.8%
Outcome Distribution
51.0%7.1%41.9%
Win
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Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation
Analyzen=4.7K
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness93%
Draw Rate7.1%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation has a 54.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.4% and 55.8%), based on 4.7K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 56% → 49%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 55.6% win rate (3 games)
  • 1000-1199: 58.6% win rate (13 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.5% win rate (49 games)
  • 1400-1599: 57.1% win rate (122 games)
  • 1600-1799: 54.4% win rate (290 games)
  • 1800-1999: 56.6% win rate (673 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.3% win rate (1,248 games)
  • 2200-2499: 49.5% win rate (1,709 games)
  • 2500+: 49.0% win rate (581 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (55%), worst in Classical (46%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 47.3% win rate (1,199 games)
  • Blitz: 51.8% win rate (2,890 games)
  • Rapid: 54.9% win rate (560 games)
  • Classical: 45.7% win rate (39 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: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 67.4% expected score (10 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 58.6% expected score (16 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 43.0% expected score (27 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 60.2% expected score (43 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 53.2% expected score (61 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 74.4% expected score (17 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.6% expected score (69 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 64.2% expected score (168 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 49.1% expected score (52 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 58.4% expected score (124 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 56.5% expected score (435 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 68.2% expected score (103 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 62.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 47.5% expected score (198 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.2% expected score (821 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 64.0% expected score (210 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 52.5% expected score (19 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 47.7% expected score (425 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.0% expected score (1,136 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 53.5% expected score (143 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 51.1% expected score (313 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 60.8% expected score (240 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 51.8% expected score (26 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation has a 51.0% (90% CI: 49.8%-52.2%) win rate for white, based on 4.7K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 56.6% win rate for white (673 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Rapid (54.9%) outperforms Bullet (47.3%) by 7.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation has a sharpness score of 92.9 (decisive), meaning 92.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation has a 57.1% (90% CI: 49.7%-64.3%) win rate for white, based on 122 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation has a 54.4% (90% CI: 49.6%-59.1%) win rate for white, based on 290 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 7.0% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation has a 56.6% (90% CI: 53.4%-59.7%) win rate for white, based on 673 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation has a 49.3% (90% CI: 47.0%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 6.8% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 47.5%-51.5%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 7.2% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation has a 49.0% (90% CI: 45.6%-52.4%) win rate for white, based on 581 Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 12.3% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation has a 47.3% (90% CI: 44.9%-49.6%) win rate for white (1.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.4%.

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

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation has a 51.8% (90% CI: 50.2%-53.3%) win rate for white (2.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.5%.

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

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation has a 54.9% (90% CI: 51.5%-58.4%) win rate for white (560 Lichess games). Draw rate is 11.1%.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Traditional Variation is statistically favors white with a 51.0% (90% CI: 49.8%-52.2%) 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.