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Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation

23K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score49.6%Range (90% confident): 49.0% – 50.1%Based on 23K games
0%49.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.0% – 50.1%
Outcome Distribution
47.2%4.7%48.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation
Analyzen=23K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.7%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation has a 49.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 49.0% and 50.1%), based on 23K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 44% → 53%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 44.1% win rate (45 games)
  • 1000-1199: 50.3% win rate (258 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.1% win rate (1,090 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.7% win rate (3,006 games)
  • 1600-1799: 46.6% win rate (5,551 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.3% win rate (5,744 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.7% win rate (3,332 games)
  • 2200-2499: 49.1% win rate (2,613 games)
  • 2500+: 52.7% win rate (1,155 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (49%), worst in Classical (44%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 48.9% win rate (6,962 games)
  • Blitz: 46.5% win rate (13,147 games)
  • Rapid: 46.1% win rate (2,575 games)
  • Classical: 43.5% win rate (110 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999——
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 38.9% expected score (30 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (12 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 53.1% expected score (176 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 49.4% expected score (75 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.8% expected score (508 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.4% expected score (510 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 46.6% expected score (72 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.4% expected score (1,046 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.6% expected score (1,704 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 47.4% expected score (246 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 37.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (1,481 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.0% expected score (3,367 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.7% expected score (665 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 43.7% expected score (38 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.8% expected score (1,345 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 47.1% expected score (3,471 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 47.6% expected score (888 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 47.6% expected score (40 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (1,033 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.7% expected score (1,858 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 48.3% expected score (422 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 64.6% expected score (19 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.5% expected score (788 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.4% expected score (1,572 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.0% expected score (250 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (555 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.1% expected score (578 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 52.1% expected score (22 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation has a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.6%-47.7%) win rate for white, based on 23K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 52.7% win rate for white (1.2K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (48.9%) outperforms Classical (43.5%) by 5.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation has a sharpness score of 95.3 (very decisive), meaning 95.3% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation has a 50.3% (90% CI: 45.2%-55.4%) win rate for white, based on 258 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation has a 48.1% (90% CI: 45.7%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation has a 47.7% (90% CI: 46.2%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 3.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation has a 46.6% (90% CI: 45.5%-47.7%) win rate for white, based on 5.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation has a 45.3% (90% CI: 44.3%-46.4%) win rate for white, based on 5.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation has a 46.7% (90% CI: 45.3%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 3.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.6% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation has a 49.1% (90% CI: 47.4%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 2.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 6.1% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation has a 52.7% (90% CI: 50.3%-55.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 6.4% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 47.9%-49.9%) win rate for white (7.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

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

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation has a 46.5% (90% CI: 45.8%-47.2%) win rate for white (13K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.2%.

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

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation has a 46.1% (90% CI: 44.5%-47.7%) win rate for white (2.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.4%.

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

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation has a 43.5% (90% CI: 35.9%-51.3%) win rate for white (110 Lichess games). Draw rate is 12.1%.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation, Vitolins Variation is statistically balanced with a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.6%-47.7%) 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.