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Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Fianchetto Variation

9.7K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score50.3%Range (90% confident): 49.5% – 51.1%Based on 9.7K games
0%50.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.5% – 51.1%
Outcome Distribution
47.6%5.3%47.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Fianchetto Variation
Analyzen=9.7K
Avg Length38 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.3%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Fianchetto Variation has a 50.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 49.5% and 51.1%), based on 9.7K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 39% → 52%

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  • 0-999: 39.1% win rate (10 games)
  • 1000-1199: 54.6% win rate (47 games)
  • 1200-1399: 51.7% win rate (158 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.5% win rate (456 games)
  • 1600-1799: 46.4% win rate (1,023 games)
  • 1800-1999: 44.4% win rate (1,835 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.4% win rate (2,656 games)
  • 2200-2499: 49.8% win rate (2,993 games)
  • 2500+: 52.2% win rate (522 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (48%), worst in Classical (44%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 48.4% win rate (3,271 games)
  • Blitz: 47.3% win rate (5,694 games)
  • Rapid: 46.2% win rate (708 games)
  • Classical: 43.9% win rate (27 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: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 61.8% expected score (7 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 56.7% expected score (21 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (20 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 83.3% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 49.3% expected score (74 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 56.4% expected score (69 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 53.1% expected score (15 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 45.7% expected score (171 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (232 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 56.0% expected score (49 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 59.1% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.9% expected score (334 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.9% expected score (578 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 36.8% expected score (104 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 44.2% expected score (7 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 45.2% expected score (493 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 47.2% expected score (1,157 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.1% expected score (178 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 44.2% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.1% expected score (718 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 49.6% expected score (1,721 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.5% expected score (212 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (1,086 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.7% expected score (1,764 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 51.8% expected score (139 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 56.0% expected score (372 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 56.1% expected score (146 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 59.1% expected score (4 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Fianchetto Variation has a 47.6% (90% CI: 46.8%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 9.7K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Fianchetto Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 52.2% win rate for white (522 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (48.4%) outperforms Rapid (46.2%) by 2.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Fianchetto Variation has a sharpness score of 94.7 (decisive), meaning 94.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 38 moves.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Fianchetto Variation has a 51.7% (90% CI: 45.2%-58.2%) win rate for white, based on 158 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.2% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Fianchetto Variation has a 47.5% (90% CI: 43.7%-51.4%) win rate for white, based on 456 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Fianchetto Variation has a 46.4% (90% CI: 43.9%-49.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Fianchetto Variation has a 44.4% (90% CI: 42.5%-46.3%) win rate for white, based on 1.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Fianchetto Variation has a 46.4% (90% CI: 44.8%-48.0%) win rate for white, based on 2.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Fianchetto Variation has a 49.8% (90% CI: 48.3%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 3.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.5% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Fianchetto Variation has a 52.2% (90% CI: 48.7%-55.8%) win rate for white, based on 522 Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 7.7% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Fianchetto Variation has a 48.4% (90% CI: 46.9%-49.8%) win rate for white (3.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.6%.

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

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Fianchetto Variation has a 47.3% (90% CI: 46.3%-48.4%) win rate for white (5.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.0%.

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

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Fianchetto Variation has a 46.2% (90% CI: 43.1%-49.2%) win rate for white (708 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.0%.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Fianchetto Variation is statistically balanced with a 47.6% (90% CI: 46.8%-48.4%) 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.