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Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Tal Variation

2.2K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score59.3%Range (90% confident): 57.6% – 61.0%Based on 2.2K games
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Range (90% confident): 57.6% – 61.0%
Outcome Distribution
57.7%3.2%39.1%
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Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Tal Variation
Analyzen=2.2K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.2%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Tal Variation has a 59.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 57.6% and 61.0%), based on 2.2K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 52% → 60%

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1200
1400
1600
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2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 52.4% win rate (9 games)
  • 1200-1399: 47.7% win rate (31 games)
  • 1400-1599: 61.4% win rate (84 games)
  • 1600-1799: 52.3% win rate (187 games)
  • 1800-1999: 54.5% win rate (374 games)
  • 2000-2199: 58.4% win rate (547 games)
  • 2200-2499: 59.0% win rate (786 games)
  • 2500+: 60.2% win rate (212 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (60%), worst in Blitz (57%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 58.6% win rate (778 games)
  • Blitz: 56.7% win rate (1,271 games)
  • Rapid: 59.8% win rate (175 games)
  • Classical: 60.0% win rate (6 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: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 45.2% expected score (19 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 63.1% expected score (10 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 62.7% expected score (38 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.5% expected score (32 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 82.3% expected score (14 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.8% expected score (69 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 54.4% expected score (101 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (16 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (71 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 59.4% expected score (264 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 43.7% expected score (38 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 58.9% expected score (134 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 59.9% expected score (367 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 64.3% expected score (44 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 62.4% expected score (297 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 58.8% expected score (433 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 65.7% expected score (56 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 67.6% expected score (144 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 53.2% expected score (61 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 83.3% expected score (6 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Tal Variation has a 57.7% (90% CI: 55.9%-59.4%) win rate for white, based on 2.2K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Tal Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 59.0% win rate for white (786 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (58.6%) outperforms Rapid (59.8%) by -1.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Tal Variation has a sharpness score of 96.8 (very decisive), meaning 96.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Tal Variation has a 52.3% (90% CI: 46.3%-58.2%) win rate for white, based on 187 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 1.3% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Tal Variation has a 54.5% (90% CI: 50.2%-58.7%) win rate for white, based on 374 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 2.0% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Tal Variation has a 58.4% (90% CI: 55.0%-61.9%) win rate for white, based on 547 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Tal Variation has a 59.0% (90% CI: 56.1%-61.9%) win rate for white, based on 786 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Tal Variation has a 60.2% (90% CI: 54.6%-65.6%) win rate for white, based on 212 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 7.3% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Tal Variation has a 58.6% (90% CI: 55.7%-61.5%) win rate for white (778 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.8%.

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

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Tal Variation has a 56.7% (90% CI: 54.4%-59.0%) win rate for white (1.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.7%.

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

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Tal Variation has a 59.8% (90% CI: 53.7%-65.8%) win rate for white (175 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Tal Variation is statistically favors white with a 57.7% (90% CI: 55.9%-59.4%) 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.