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Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line

3.9K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score42.2%Range (90% confident): 40.9% – 43.4%Based on 3.9K games
0%42.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 40.9% – 43.4%
Outcome Distribution
39.0%6.4%54.7%
Win
Draw
Loss
10...O-O
Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line
Analyzen=3.9K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.4%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line has a 42.2% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 40.9% and 43.4%), based on 3.9K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 32%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1000-1199: 45.5% win rate (4 games)
  • 1200-1399: 60.0% win rate (11 games)
  • 1400-1599: 41.8% win rate (81 games)
  • 1600-1799: 42.5% win rate (317 games)
  • 1800-1999: 40.0% win rate (843 games)
  • 2000-2199: 40.1% win rate (1,053 games)
  • 2200-2499: 38.6% win rate (1,135 games)
  • 2500+: 31.9% win rate (470 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~39%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 39.3% win rate (1,019 games)
  • Blitz: 38.8% win rate (2,491 games)
  • Rapid: 38.7% win rate (382 games)
  • Classical: 38.8% win rate (23 games)

Black% 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)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 41.8% expected score (29 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (41 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 34.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 42.1% expected score (80 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 43.3% expected score (200 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.8% expected score (34 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 38.9% expected score (170 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 42.8% expected score (564 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.5% expected score (99 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 37.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 45.4% expected score (250 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 41.8% expected score (654 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 42.0% expected score (142 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 39.1% expected score (300 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 43.5% expected score (758 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 36.5% expected score (76 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 42.0% expected score (180 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 36.0% expected score (269 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 30.5% expected score (19 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line has a 54.7% (90% CI: 53.4%-56.0%) win rate for white, based on 3.9K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 55.0% 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: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (56.4%) outperforms Rapid (52.0%) by 4.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line?

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line has a sharpness score of 93.6 (decisive), meaning 93.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line has a 54.2% (90% CI: 49.6%-58.7%) win rate for white, based on 317 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line has a 54.2% (90% CI: 51.3%-57.0%) win rate for white, based on 843 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 5.9% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line has a 54.6% (90% CI: 52.0%-57.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line has a 55.0% (90% CI: 52.6%-57.5%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 6.4% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line has a 55.7% (90% CI: 51.9%-59.4%) win rate for white, based on 470 Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 12.4% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line has a 56.4% (90% CI: 53.8%-58.9%) win rate for white (1.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line has a 54.5% (90% CI: 52.8%-56.1%) win rate for white (2.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.7%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line has a 52.0% (90% CI: 47.8%-56.2%) win rate for white (382 Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.3%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line is statistically favors white with a 54.7% (90% CI: 53.4%-56.0%) 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.