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Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit

831 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score54.6%Range (90% confident): 51.8% – 57.5%Based on 831 games
0%54.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.8% – 57.5%
Outcome Distribution
51.1%7.0%41.9%
Win
Draw
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Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit
Analyzen=831
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness93%
Draw Rate7.0%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit has a 54.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.8% and 57.5%), based on 831 Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +9.2% · Breakpoint: 1800-1999

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 11.1% · Rapid best · Bullet worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 39%

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1200
1400
1600
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2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1200-1399: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1400-1599: 60.0% win rate (6 games)
  • 1600-1799: 63.1% win rate (31 games)
  • 1800-1999: 53.8% win rate (109 games)
  • 2000-2199: 58.4% win rate (203 games)
  • 2200-2499: 52.9% win rate (249 games)
  • 2500+: 38.9% win rate (231 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (72%), worst in Bullet (48%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 48.2% win rate (236 games)
  • Blitz: 49.8% win rate (473 games)
  • Rapid: 59.3% win rate (109 games)
  • Classical: 72.4% win rate (13 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 64.0% expected score (20 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 67.7% expected score (7 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 60.3% expected score (18 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.2% expected score (62 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 67.0% expected score (25 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 67.9% expected score (32 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 55.0% expected score (109 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 61.0% expected score (53 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 83.4% expected score (9 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 56.6% expected score (52 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.9% expected score (177 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (20 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 48.9% expected score (128 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 40.3% expected score (101 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 64.3% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit has a 51.1% (90% CI: 48.3%-54.0%) win rate for white, based on 831 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 58.4% win rate for white (203 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (59.3%) outperforms Bullet (48.2%) by 11.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit?

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit has a sharpness score of 93.0 (decisive), meaning 93.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit has a 53.8% (90% CI: 46.0%-61.6%) win rate for white, based on 109 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 7.7% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit has a 58.4% (90% CI: 52.7%-64.0%) win rate for white, based on 203 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit has a 52.9% (90% CI: 47.7%-58.1%) win rate for white, based on 249 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit has a 38.9% (90% CI: 33.7%-44.2%) win rate for white, based on 231 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 12.7% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit has a 48.2% (90% CI: 42.9%-53.5%) win rate for white (236 Lichess games). Draw rate is 11.6%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit has a 49.8% (90% CI: 46.1%-53.6%) win rate for white (473 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.8%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit has a 59.3% (90% CI: 51.5%-66.8%) win rate for white (109 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.1%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit is statistically balanced with a 51.1% (90% CI: 48.3%-54.0%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2000-2199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.