Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Nanu Gambit

158 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score52.8%Range (90% confident): 46.3% – 59.3%Based on 158 games
0%52.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 46.3% – 59.3%
Outcome Distribution
49.8%6.0%44.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
7.Bd3
Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Nanu Gambit
Analyzen=158
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.0%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Nanu Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Nanu Gambit has a 52.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 46.3% and 59.3%), based on 158 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 71% → 35%

1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1400-1599: 71.4% win rate (2 games)
  • 1600-1799: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1800-1999: 38.5% win rate (5 games)
  • 2000-2199: 61.6% win rate (35 games)
  • 2200-2499: 47.2% win rate (95 games)
  • 2500+: 34.9% win rate (20 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (60%), worst in Bullet (44%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 44.2% win rate (20 games)
  • Blitz: 49.8% win rate (128 games)
  • Rapid: 52.4% win rate (9 games)
  • Classical: 60.0% win rate (1 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

  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 62.0% expected score (32 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 51.2% expected score (83 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 46.3% expected score (12 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 29.0% expected score (8 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Nanu Gambit win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Nanu Gambit has a 49.8% (90% CI: 43.3%-56.3%) win rate for white, based on 158 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Nanu Gambit perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Nanu Gambit performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 47.2% win rate for white (95 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Nanu Gambit?

The Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Nanu Gambit has a sharpness score of 94.0 (decisive), meaning 94.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Nanu Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Nanu Gambit has a 49.8% (90% CI: 42.6%-57.0%) win rate for white (128 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.8%.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Nanu Gambit a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Wing Gambit, Nanu Gambit is slightly favors black with a 49.8% (90% CI: 43.3%-56.3%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.