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Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Amsterdam Variation

201 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score53.0%Range (90% confident): 47.2% – 58.7%Based on 201 games
0%53.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 47.2% – 58.7%
Outcome Distribution
46.7%12.6%40.7%
Win
Draw
Loss
7...Nfd7
Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Amsterdam Variation
Analyzen=201
Avg Length41 moves
Sharpness87%
Draw Rate12.6%

What is the Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Amsterdam Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Amsterdam Variation has a 53.0% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 47.2% and 58.7%), based on 201 Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 38%

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1400
1600
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2500+

  • 0-999: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1000-1199: 33.3% win rate (6 games)
  • 1200-1399: 41.2% win rate (7 games)
  • 1400-1599: 38.8% win rate (23 games)
  • 1600-1799: 61.7% win rate (22 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.9% win rate (23 games)
  • 2000-2199: 60.8% win rate (24 games)
  • 2200-2499: 43.7% win rate (66 games)
  • 2500+: 37.7% win rate (29 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (60%), worst in Classical (20%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 42.5% win rate (35 games)
  • Blitz: 44.6% win rate (134 games)
  • Rapid: 60.0% win rate (31 games)
  • Classical: 20.0% win rate (1 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

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 33.9% expected score (14 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 72.3% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 56.9% expected score (13 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 76.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.5% expected score (13 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 66.3% expected score (17 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 56.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (12 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (51 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 72.3% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 42.3% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (19 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Slav Defense
50.8%
Variations (5)
Slav Defense: Exchange Variation
50.4%
Slav Defense: Three Knights Variation
51.1%
Slav Defense: Modern Line
51.9%
Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Pin Defense
49.6%
Slav Defense: Slav Gambit, Alekhine Attack
52.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Amsterdam Variation win rate?

The Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Amsterdam Variation has a 40.7% (90% CI: 35.1%-46.5%) win rate for white, based on 201 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Amsterdam Variation perform best?

The Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Amsterdam Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 40.7% win rate for white (66 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

How sharp is the Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Amsterdam Variation?

The Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Amsterdam Variation has a sharpness score of 87.4 (moderately decisive), meaning 87.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 41 moves.

What is the Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Amsterdam Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Amsterdam Variation has a 43.2% (90% CI: 36.3%-50.2%) win rate for white (134 Lichess games). Draw rate is 12.2%.

Is the Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Amsterdam Variation a good opening?

The Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Amsterdam Variation is slightly favors black with a 40.7% (90% CI: 35.1%-46.5%) 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.