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Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit

338 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score54.0%Range (90% confident): 49.6% – 58.4%Based on 338 games
0%54.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.6% – 58.4%
Outcome Distribution
50.2%7.5%42.3%
Win
Draw
Loss
8...d5
Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit
Analyzen=338
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness93%
Draw Rate7.5%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit has a 54.0% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 49.6% and 58.4%), based on 338 Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointBlack

Peak: +0.2% · Breakpoint: 2000-2199

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 60% → 30%

1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1200-1399: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1400-1599: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1600-1799: 56.8% win rate (17 games)
  • 1800-1999: 42.9% win rate (37 games)
  • 2000-2199: 51.2% win rate (103 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.1% win rate (152 games)
  • 2500+: 29.8% win rate (27 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (59%), worst in Classical (33%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 51.2% win rate (60 games)
  • Blitz: 49.3% win rate (257 games)
  • Rapid: 59.0% win rate (18 games)
  • Classical: 33.3% win rate (3 games)

Black% 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

  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 76.3% expected score (8 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.2% expected score (16 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 43.3% expected score (21 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 47.0% expected score (15 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 55.9% expected score (75 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 58.7% expected score (10 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 62.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.9% expected score (134 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 61.8% expected score (7 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 34.2% expected score (8 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 40.3% expected score (19 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit has a 42.3% (90% CI: 37.9%-46.7%) win rate for white, based on 338 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 42.6% win rate for white (103 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (42.4%) outperforms Bullet (43.1%) by -0.7%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit?

The Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit has a sharpness score of 92.5 (decisive), meaning 92.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit has a 42.6% (90% CI: 34.7%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 103 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit has a 39.4% (90% CI: 33.0%-46.0%) win rate for white, based on 152 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 7.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit has a 42.4% (90% CI: 37.3%-47.4%) win rate for white (257 Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.3%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Gary Gambit is slightly favors black with a 42.3% (90% CI: 37.9%-46.7%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2000-2199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.