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Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation

296K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.9%Range (90% confident): 51.8% – 52.1%Based on 296K games
0%51.9%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.8% – 52.1%
Outcome Distribution
49.1%5.6%45.3%
Win
Draw
Loss
4...a6
Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation
Analyzen=296K
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate5.6%

What is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation has a 51.9% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.8% and 52.1%), based on 296K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 10.5% · UltraBullet best · Classical worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 47% → 52%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 47.0% win rate (372 games)
  • 1000-1199: 51.2% win rate (1,355 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.9% win rate (4,556 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.6% win rate (11,071 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.3% win rate (27,848 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.7% win rate (63,036 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.4% win rate (87,643 games)
  • 2200-2499: 49.2% win rate (81,205 games)
  • 2500+: 51.8% win rate (19,084 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (56%), worst in Classical (46%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 56.4% win rate (120 games)
  • Bullet: 49.9% win rate (105,626 games)
  • Blitz: 48.7% win rate (168,561 games)
  • Rapid: 48.3% win rate (20,742 games)
  • Classical: 45.9% win rate (1,121 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: 43.6% expected score (139 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 54.8% expected score (185 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 41.9% expected score (48 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 53.4% expected score (593 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.7% expected score (596 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.3% expected score (165 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.5% expected score (2,204 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 52.2% expected score (1,838 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (494 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 62.2% expected score (15 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 55.7% expected score (16 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (4,413 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.0% expected score (5,363 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 53.0% expected score (1,210 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 48.6% expected score (69 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 53.1% expected score (64 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 52.5% expected score (9,657 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.9% expected score (14,898 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.6% expected score (3,003 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 48.9% expected score (226 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 58.0% expected score (30 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (18,484 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (37,796 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.9% expected score (6,307 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.3% expected score (419 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.6% expected score (24,681 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.2% expected score (56,220 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.0% expected score (6,447 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 53.6% expected score (293 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (32,859 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (45,312 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.4% expected score (2,939 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 59.0% expected score (93 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.7% expected score (12,596 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.2% expected score (6,353 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 56.1% expected score (129 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 56.7% expected score (6 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Slav Defense
50.8%
Variations (5)
Slav Defense: Alapin Variation
53.2%
Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation
51.7%
Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit
49.7%
Slav Defense: Breyer Variation
50.3%
Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation, Advance System
49.0%
Continuations (1)
Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation, Advance System
49.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation win rate?

The Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.9%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 296K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation perform best?

The Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 51.8% win rate for white (19K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (49.9%) outperforms Classical (45.9%) by 4.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation?

The Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation has a sharpness score of 94.4 (decisive), meaning 94.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

What is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation has a 47.0% (90% CI: 42.8%-51.2%) win rate for white, based on 372 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation has a 51.2% (90% CI: 49.0%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.0% draw rate.

What is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 48.7%-51.1%) win rate for white, based on 4.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation has a 49.6% (90% CI: 48.9%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation has a 49.3% (90% CI: 48.8%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 28K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation has a 48.7% (90% CI: 48.4%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 63K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

What is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation has a 48.4% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.7%) win rate for white, based on 88K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

What is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.9%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 81K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 6.5% draw rate.

What is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation has a 51.8% (90% CI: 51.2%-52.4%) win rate for white, based on 19K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 8.1% draw rate.

What is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation has a 56.4% (90% CI: 48.9%-63.7%) win rate for white (120 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.2%.

What is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.6%-50.1%) win rate for white (106K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.0%.

What is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation has a 48.7% (90% CI: 48.5%-48.9%) win rate for white (169K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.5%.

What is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation has a 48.3% (90% CI: 47.7%-48.9%) win rate for white (21K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.1%.

What is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation has a 45.9% (90% CI: 43.5%-48.4%) win rate for white (1.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 11.5%.

Is the Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation a good opening?

The Slav Defense: Chebanenko Variation is statistically balanced with a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.9%-49.2%) 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.