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Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation

373K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score49.2%Range (90% confident): 49.0% – 49.3%Based on 373K games
0%49.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.0% – 49.3%
Outcome Distribution
47.2%4.0%48.8%
Win
Draw
Loss
5...d6
Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation
Analyzen=373K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.0%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation has a 49.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 49.0% and 49.3%), based on 373K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 44% → 50%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 44.2% win rate (1,086 games)
  • 1000-1199: 44.8% win rate (4,867 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.5% win rate (15,819 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.3% win rate (41,093 games)
  • 1600-1799: 46.5% win rate (81,471 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.8% win rate (109,833 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.8% win rate (75,521 games)
  • 2200-2499: 49.6% win rate (38,679 games)
  • 2500+: 50.4% win rate (4,332 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (47%), worst in UltraBullet (42%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 41.5% win rate (154 games)
  • Bullet: 47.2% win rate (155,910 games)
  • Blitz: 47.2% win rate (182,954 games)
  • Rapid: 46.9% win rate (32,219 games)
  • Classical: 45.5% win rate (1,464 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, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 44.9% expected score (591 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 45.7% expected score (356 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 46.0% expected score (135 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 32.8% expected score (13 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 45.2% expected score (2,701 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 48.0% expected score (1,632 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 48.5% expected score (511 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 32.6% expected score (10 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 35.1% expected score (32 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 47.2% expected score (8,364 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.4% expected score (5,938 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 48.4% expected score (1,441 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 59.9% expected score (44 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 45.6% expected score (55 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 46.9% expected score (18,407 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 48.6% expected score (18,544 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 49.3% expected score (3,879 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 44.3% expected score (208 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 48.5% expected score (31 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 47.8% expected score (31,525 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.8% expected score (41,577 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 47.9% expected score (7,808 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 49.7% expected score (530 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 19.0% expected score (13 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 48.4% expected score (39,785 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (58,823 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.3% expected score (10,698 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 52.1% expected score (514 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (30,362 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (39,336 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.5% expected score (5,688 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 46.6% expected score (130 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (20,685 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (16,006 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.9% expected score (1,961 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 44.5% expected score (26 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 53.9% expected score (3,490 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 53.3% expected score (742 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 49.0% expected score (98 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 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 (10)
Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Main Line
54.7%
Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation
46.3%
Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Classical Variation, Paulsen Variation
47.6%
Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack
51.4%
Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Delayed Keres Attack, Perenyi Gambit
51.1%
Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, English Attack, with f3
49.7%
Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, English Attack, with Qd2
48.6%
Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Fianchetto Variation
47.6%
Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Keres Attack
52.7%
Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation, Matanovic Attack
48.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation has a 47.2% (90% CI: 47.0%-47.3%) win rate for white, based on 373K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 49.6% win rate for white (39K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (47.2%) outperforms UltraBullet (41.5%) by 5.7%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation?

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation has a sharpness score of 96.0 (very decisive), meaning 96.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation has a 44.2% (90% CI: 41.7%-46.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation has a 44.8% (90% CI: 43.7%-46.0%) win rate for white, based on 4.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation has a 46.5% (90% CI: 45.8%-47.2%) win rate for white, based on 16K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation has a 46.3% (90% CI: 45.9%-46.7%) win rate for white, based on 41K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation has a 46.5% (90% CI: 46.2%-46.8%) win rate for white, based on 81K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation has a 46.8% (90% CI: 46.5%-47.0%) win rate for white, based on 110K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation has a 47.8% (90% CI: 47.5%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 76K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation has a 49.6% (90% CI: 49.2%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 39K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation has a 50.4% (90% CI: 49.2%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 4.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 6.4% draw rate.

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

In UltraBullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation has a 41.5% (90% CI: 35.1%-48.0%) win rate for white (154 Lichess games). Draw rate is 0.3%.

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

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation has a 47.2% (90% CI: 47.0%-47.4%) win rate for white (156K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.0%.

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

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation has a 47.2% (90% CI: 47.0%-47.4%) win rate for white (183K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.5%.

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

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation has a 46.9% (90% CI: 46.4%-47.3%) win rate for white (32K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.0%.

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

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation has a 45.5% (90% CI: 43.4%-47.7%) win rate for white (1.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.9%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation is statistically balanced with a 47.2% (90% CI: 47.0%-47.3%) 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.