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Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack

21K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score59.2%Range (90% confident): 58.6% – 59.8%Based on 21K games
0%59.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 58.6% – 59.8%
Outcome Distribution
56.5%5.3%38.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
6.Bb5+
Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack
Analyzen=21K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.3%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack has a 59.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 58.6% and 59.8%), based on 21K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

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Traps & Chaos

Complexity: 94.4 · Trap factor: +18.7 · n=21K

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 8.6% · Classical best · Bullet worst

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 51% → 48%

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1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 50.7% win rate (256 games)
  • 1000-1199: 55.1% win rate (783 games)
  • 1200-1399: 56.9% win rate (1,724 games)
  • 1400-1599: 58.4% win rate (2,921 games)
  • 1600-1799: 58.1% win rate (3,425 games)
  • 1800-1999: 60.7% win rate (3,321 games)
  • 2000-2199: 59.0% win rate (2,891 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.1% win rate (4,289 games)
  • 2500+: 48.0% win rate (1,871 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (76%), worst in Bullet (55%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 76.0% win rate (11 games)
  • Bullet: 54.7% win rate (5,807 games)
  • Blitz: 56.1% win rate (11,328 games)
  • Rapid: 59.8% win rate (4,086 games)
  • Classical: 63.3% win rate (249 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: 50.8% expected score (67 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 53.3% expected score (135 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.9% expected score (54 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 56.2% expected score (177 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 58.1% expected score (413 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 55.3% expected score (188 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 57.1% expected score (317 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 57.5% expected score (972 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 62.2% expected score (419 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 67.2% expected score (16 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 59.7% expected score (458 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 59.8% expected score (1,557 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 62.2% expected score (848 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 66.8% expected score (55 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 57.5% expected score (525 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 60.0% expected score (1,763 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 60.7% expected score (1,055 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 73.6% expected score (79 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 59.3% expected score (798 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 63.8% expected score (1,588 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 64.8% expected score (867 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 58.7% expected score (68 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 63.5% expected score (876 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 59.6% expected score (1,630 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 66.9% expected score (360 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 58.2% expected score (23 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 55.7% expected score (1,334 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 57.0% expected score (2,705 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 62.2% expected score (244 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 51.0% expected score (1,255 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (565 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 68.1% expected score (51 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack has a 56.5% (90% CI: 55.9%-57.1%) win rate for white, based on 21K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 60.7% win rate for white (3.3K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (59.8%) outperforms Bullet (54.7%) by 5.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack?

The Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack has a sharpness score of 94.7 (decisive), meaning 94.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack has a 50.7% (90% CI: 45.6%-55.8%) win rate for white, based on 256 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack has a 55.1% (90% CI: 52.2%-58.0%) win rate for white, based on 783 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack has a 56.9% (90% CI: 55.0%-58.9%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack has a 58.4% (90% CI: 56.9%-59.9%) win rate for white, based on 2.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack has a 58.1% (90% CI: 56.7%-59.4%) win rate for white, based on 3.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack has a 60.7% (90% CI: 59.3%-62.1%) win rate for white, based on 3.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack has a 59.0% (90% CI: 57.5%-60.5%) win rate for white, based on 2.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 5.5% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack has a 53.1% (90% CI: 51.8%-54.3%) win rate for white, based on 4.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 7.6% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack has a 48.0% (90% CI: 46.1%-49.9%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 8.1% draw rate.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack has a 54.7% (90% CI: 53.6%-55.8%) win rate for white (5.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack has a 56.1% (90% CI: 55.3%-56.8%) win rate for white (11K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.9%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack has a 59.8% (90% CI: 58.5%-61.0%) win rate for white (4.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack has a 63.3% (90% CI: 58.2%-68.2%) win rate for white (249 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.8%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Venice Attack is statistically favors white with a 56.5% (90% CI: 55.9%-57.1%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1800-1999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.