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Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation

248K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score48.6%Range (90% confident): 48.4% – 48.8%Based on 248K games
0%48.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.4% – 48.8%
Outcome Distribution
46.3%4.6%49.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation
Analyzen=248K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.6%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation has a 48.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 48.4% and 48.8%), based on 248K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 41% → 50%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 41.0% win rate (302 games)
  • 1000-1199: 42.6% win rate (1,440 games)
  • 1200-1399: 43.8% win rate (4,985 games)
  • 1400-1599: 45.9% win rate (15,206 games)
  • 1600-1799: 45.3% win rate (40,546 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.5% win rate (74,186 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.4% win rate (68,048 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.8% win rate (36,292 games)
  • 2500+: 49.9% win rate (6,714 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (73%), worst in Bullet (46%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 73.3% win rate (6 games)
  • Bullet: 46.1% win rate (65,514 games)
  • Blitz: 46.3% win rate (149,923 games)
  • Rapid: 46.6% win rate (30,325 games)
  • Classical: 46.3% win rate (1,951 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999—
1000-1199—
1200-1399—
1400-1599
1600-1799
1800-1999—
2000-2199—
2200-2499—
2500+

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 35.8% expected score (213 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 56.4% expected score (69 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 47.6% expected score (19 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 42.2% expected score (871 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 46.0% expected score (463 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 45.7% expected score (102 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 43.6% expected score (2,265 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 45.8% expected score (2,253 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 49.5% expected score (449 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 29.5% expected score (18 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 46.4% expected score (5,524 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 47.7% expected score (7,847 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 49.7% expected score (1,711 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 40.2% expected score (121 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 47.1% expected score (9,937 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.1% expected score (25,134 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 47.8% expected score (5,054 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 47.4% expected score (419 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 46.8% expected score (13,689 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.0% expected score (48,930 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 48.2% expected score (10,742 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 48.6% expected score (825 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 46.9% expected score (15,127 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (43,111 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.1% expected score (9,331 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 58.2% expected score (479 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.1% expected score (13,149 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.1% expected score (20,276 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.1% expected score (2,800 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 66.1% expected score (67 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 51.2% expected score (4,739 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.0% expected score (1,840 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 58.1% expected score (117 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 66.2% expected score (17 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Sicilian Defense
48.5%
Variations (5)
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon
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%
Continuations (1)
Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation, Paulsen Variation
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation has a 46.3% (90% CI: 46.1%-46.5%) win rate for white, based on 248K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 49.9% win rate for white (6.7K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (46.3%) outperforms Classical (46.3%) by 0.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation has a sharpness score of 95.4 (very decisive), meaning 95.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation has a 41.0% (90% CI: 36.4%-45.7%) win rate for white, based on 302 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 0.8% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation has a 42.6% (90% CI: 40.5%-44.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation has a 43.8% (90% CI: 42.7%-45.0%) win rate for white, based on 5.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation has a 45.9% (90% CI: 45.2%-46.5%) win rate for white, based on 15K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation has a 45.3% (90% CI: 44.9%-45.7%) win rate for white, based on 41K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation has a 45.5% (90% CI: 45.2%-45.8%) win rate for white, based on 74K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation has a 46.4% (90% CI: 46.1%-46.7%) win rate for white, based on 68K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation has a 48.8% (90% CI: 48.4%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 36K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.5% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 48.9%-50.9%) win rate for white, based on 6.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 6.5% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation has a 46.1% (90% CI: 45.8%-46.4%) win rate for white (66K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.0%.

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

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation has a 46.3% (90% CI: 46.1%-46.5%) win rate for white (150K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

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

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation has a 46.6% (90% CI: 46.1%-47.0%) win rate for white (30K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.2%.

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

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation has a 46.3% (90% CI: 44.4%-48.1%) win rate for white (2.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.0%.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation is statistically balanced with a 46.3% (90% CI: 46.1%-46.5%) 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.