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Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation

315K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.1%Range (90% confident): 51.0% – 51.3%Based on 315K games
0%51.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.0% – 51.3%
Outcome Distribution
48.9%4.3%46.8%
Win
Draw
Loss
6...e6
Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation
Analyzen=315K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.3%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation has a 51.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.0% and 51.3%), based on 315K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +2.7% · Breakpoint: 0-999

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~47%)

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1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 46.8% win rate (435 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.4% win rate (2,131 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.1% win rate (7,708 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.9% win rate (23,944 games)
  • 1600-1799: 50.0% win rate (55,677 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.2% win rate (91,779 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.3% win rate (81,933 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.0% win rate (44,921 games)
  • 2500+: 48.7% win rate (6,430 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (57%), worst in Classical (47%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 57.0% win rate (38 games)
  • Bullet: 49.5% win rate (89,846 games)
  • Blitz: 48.9% win rate (185,375 games)
  • Rapid: 47.9% win rate (37,902 games)
  • Classical: 47.0% win rate (1,797 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: 48.8% expected score (279 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 45.0% expected score (138 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 44.9% expected score (18 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 48.9% expected score (1,176 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 47.6% expected score (816 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 51.4% expected score (138 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.6% expected score (3,322 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 49.9% expected score (3,817 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 46.9% expected score (552 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 47.0% expected score (15 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 52.5% expected score (7,456 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (13,936 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 49.1% expected score (2,427 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 52.2% expected score (117 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 64.3% expected score (16 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (14,057 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.8% expected score (34,097 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.5% expected score (7,121 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 49.5% expected score (386 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 43.3% expected score (6 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (19,063 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (58,416 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.7% expected score (13,479 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 51.3% expected score (815 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.5% expected score (18,987 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (51,482 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.0% expected score (11,042 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 47.9% expected score (421 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 88.5% expected score (5 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.5% expected score (19,979 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 50.9% expected score (21,825 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 50.7% expected score (3,076 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 64.7% expected score (36 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (5,527 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.4% expected score (848 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 60.9% expected score (49 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 56.7% expected score (6 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.8%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 315K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 50.0% win rate for white (56K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (49.5%) outperforms Classical (47.0%) by 2.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation?

The Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation has a sharpness score of 95.7 (very decisive), meaning 95.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation has a 46.8% (90% CI: 42.9%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 435 Lichess games. Average game length is 24 moves with a 1.0% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation has a 47.4% (90% CI: 45.7%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 2.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation has a 48.1% (90% CI: 47.1%-49.0%) win rate for white, based on 7.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.3%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 24K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.7%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 56K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation has a 49.2% (90% CI: 49.0%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 92K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation has a 48.3% (90% CI: 48.0%-48.6%) win rate for white, based on 82K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation has a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.6%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 45K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation has a 48.7% (90% CI: 47.7%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 6.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 5.9% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.2%-49.7%) win rate for white (90K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.2%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.7%-49.1%) win rate for white (185K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.6%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation has a 47.9% (90% CI: 47.4%-48.3%) win rate for white (38K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation has a 47.0% (90% CI: 45.1%-48.9%) win rate for white (1.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.8%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted, Scheveningen Formation is statistically balanced with a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.8%-49.1%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1600-1799 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.