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Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation

9.2K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score49.5%Range (90% confident): 48.7% – 50.4%Based on 9.2K games
0%49.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.7% – 50.4%
Outcome Distribution
47.0%4.9%48.0%
Win
Draw
Loss
2...b6
Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation
Analyzen=9.2K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.9%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation has a 49.5% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 48.7% and 50.4%), based on 9.2K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 48% → 41%

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1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 48.1% win rate (276 games)
  • 1000-1199: 45.3% win rate (342 games)
  • 1200-1399: 50.2% win rate (498 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.5% win rate (720 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.0% win rate (1,045 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.2% win rate (1,297 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.5% win rate (1,744 games)
  • 2200-2499: 46.4% win rate (2,490 games)
  • 2500+: 40.7% win rate (837 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (51%), worst in UltraBullet (14%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 14.3% win rate (2 games)
  • Bullet: 46.4% win rate (2,188 games)
  • Blitz: 47.0% win rate (5,996 games)
  • Rapid: 48.3% win rate (1,016 games)
  • Classical: 50.5% win rate (47 games)

Black% 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: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 62.7% expected score (30 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 55.4% expected score (147 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 40.9% expected score (97 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.8% expected score (59 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 46.9% expected score (193 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 42.7% expected score (87 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 52.8% expected score (108 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 51.9% expected score (265 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 52.9% expected score (120 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 43.5% expected score (143 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.8% expected score (444 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 53.3% expected score (121 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 53.7% expected score (12 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 47.7% expected score (213 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.9% expected score (642 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 53.3% expected score (180 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (259 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (848 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 55.3% expected score (179 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 58.7% expected score (10 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 46.8% expected score (383 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 49.4% expected score (1,238 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 47.1% expected score (120 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 48.4% expected score (530 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 49.5% expected score (1,860 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 52.1% expected score (97 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 45.7% expected score (463 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 45.0% expected score (359 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 53.1% expected score (15 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation has a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.2%-48.9%) win rate for white, based on 9.2K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 52.0% win rate for white (342 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (49.8%) outperforms Rapid (47.0%) by 2.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation?

The Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation has a sharpness score of 95.1 (very decisive), meaning 95.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation has a 45.9% (90% CI: 41.0%-50.9%) win rate for white, based on 276 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 5.9% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation has a 52.0% (90% CI: 47.5%-56.4%) win rate for white, based on 342 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation has a 46.1% (90% CI: 42.5%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 498 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation has a 49.1% (90% CI: 46.1%-52.2%) win rate for white, based on 720 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation has a 47.6% (90% CI: 45.1%-50.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation has a 45.9% (90% CI: 43.6%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation has a 49.3% (90% CI: 47.3%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation has a 47.6% (90% CI: 45.9%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 2.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 6.0% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation has a 49.7% (90% CI: 46.8%-52.5%) win rate for white, based on 837 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 9.6% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation has a 49.8% (90% CI: 48.0%-51.5%) win rate for white (2.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

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

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation has a 47.6% (90% CI: 46.5%-48.6%) win rate for white (6.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.4%.

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

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation has a 47.0% (90% CI: 44.5%-49.6%) win rate for white (1.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.7%.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Snyder Variation, Queen Fianchetto Variation is statistically balanced with a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.2%-48.9%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1000-1199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.