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Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation

172K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score54.4%Range (90% confident): 54.2% – 54.6%Based on 172K games
0%54.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 54.2% – 54.6%
Outcome Distribution
52.3%4.1%43.6%
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Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation
Analyzen=172K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.1%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation has a 54.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 54.2% and 54.6%), based on 172K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 47% → 56%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 46.9% win rate (247 games)
  • 1000-1199: 53.7% win rate (861 games)
  • 1200-1399: 54.5% win rate (3,476 games)
  • 1400-1599: 52.9% win rate (12,129 games)
  • 1600-1799: 52.1% win rate (31,880 games)
  • 1800-1999: 52.0% win rate (53,385 games)
  • 2000-2199: 51.7% win rate (43,602 games)
  • 2200-2499: 52.9% win rate (22,601 games)
  • 2500+: 55.6% win rate (3,600 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (53%), worst in Classical (47%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 52.1% win rate (34 games)
  • Bullet: 52.7% win rate (53,444 games)
  • Blitz: 52.1% win rate (99,880 games)
  • Rapid: 51.8% win rate (17,694 games)
  • Classical: 46.7% win rate (729 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: 43.8% expected score (127 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 56.0% expected score (90 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 37.3% expected score (30 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 52.3% expected score (452 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 55.3% expected score (341 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 64.5% expected score (64 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 56.1% expected score (1,738 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 54.8% expected score (1,456 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 56.3% expected score (271 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 43.3% expected score (6 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 53.4% expected score (4,885 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 54.5% expected score (6,229 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 55.5% expected score (956 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 48.2% expected score (52 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 53.1% expected score (9,620 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.7% expected score (18,907 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 55.7% expected score (3,172 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 49.4% expected score (170 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 53.8% expected score (12,857 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 54.2% expected score (33,674 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 54.2% expected score (6,533 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 51.0% expected score (315 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 53.5% expected score (12,600 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 54.2% expected score (25,683 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 54.2% expected score (5,164 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 55.5% expected score (154 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 55.1% expected score (8,782 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 56.3% expected score (12,330 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.3% expected score (1,464 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 46.0% expected score (23 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 60.5% expected score (2,383 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.2% expected score (1,170 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 45.2% expected score (40 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 32.4% expected score (7 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation has a 52.3% (90% CI: 52.1%-52.5%) win rate for white, based on 172K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 55.6% win rate for white (3.6K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (52.7%) outperforms Classical (46.7%) by 6.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation?

The Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation has a sharpness score of 95.9 (very decisive), meaning 95.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation has a 46.9% (90% CI: 41.7%-52.1%) win rate for white, based on 247 Lichess games. Average game length is 21 moves with a 1.0% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation has a 53.7% (90% CI: 50.9%-56.5%) win rate for white, based on 861 Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 1.3% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation has a 54.5% (90% CI: 53.1%-55.9%) win rate for white, based on 3.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation has a 52.9% (90% CI: 52.2%-53.6%) win rate for white, based on 12K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation has a 52.1% (90% CI: 51.7%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 32K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation has a 52.0% (90% CI: 51.7%-52.4%) win rate for white, based on 53K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation has a 51.7% (90% CI: 51.3%-52.1%) win rate for white, based on 44K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation has a 52.9% (90% CI: 52.3%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 23K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation has a 55.6% (90% CI: 54.2%-56.9%) win rate for white, based on 3.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 7.8% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation has a 52.7% (90% CI: 52.4%-53.1%) win rate for white (53K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.7%.

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

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation has a 52.1% (90% CI: 51.9%-52.4%) win rate for white (100K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.6%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation has a 51.8% (90% CI: 51.2%-52.4%) win rate for white (18K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.9%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation has a 46.7% (90% CI: 43.7%-49.8%) win rate for white (729 Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.3%.

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

The Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, Szén Variation is statistically favors white with a 52.3% (90% CI: 52.1%-52.5%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2500+ Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.