Slav Indian

2 variations · 566K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Key Finding

Slav Indian leaves Black at 47.2% — consider alternatives.

The minimum advantage of -5.9% suggests this opening underperforms statistically at your level.

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Tough Sell

Rating

Time

Black Expected Score0.0%Range (90% confident): 47.1% – 47.3%Aggregated from 2 variations

0%47.2%100%

Range (90% confident): 47.1% – 47.3%

ContextOverall · n=566K

Outcome Distribution

44.9%4.5%50.6%

Win

Draw

Loss

2...c6

Slav Indian

Variations2

Games (Context)566K

Avg Length36 moves

Draw Rate4.5%

What Should I Play?

Player-controlled continuations for Black · Overall

#1Slav IndianTop Pick

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c6

Min adv -5.9% · n=565K

47.2%

#2Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit

1.d4 c6 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.c4 b5

Min adv -14.5% · n=1.5K

45.0%

Continuations show the most common variations from this opening. Higher expected scores indicate better statistical outcomes, but familiarity and playstyle matter too.

Snapshot

Overall, the Slav Indian family has a 47.2% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 47.1% and 47.3%), aggregated from 2 variations and 566K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 48% → 37%

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Black Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (48%), worst in Classical (43%)

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Rating vs Time Control Matrix

Click cells to filter · Black expected scores

Black% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

Rating	UB	Bulle	Blitz	Rapid	Class
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, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 50.6% expected score (2,562 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 49.3% expected score (4,359 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 47.2% expected score (1,223 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 65.4% expected score (5 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (28 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 46.8% expected score (6,517 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 47.6% expected score (11,470 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 48.1% expected score (3,345 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 52.7% expected score (54 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 42.9% expected score (96 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 47.6% expected score (12,723 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 47.0% expected score (23,616 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 47.4% expected score (7,881 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 45.5% expected score (239 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 51.8% expected score (244 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 47.3% expected score (21,148 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 47.8% expected score (41,506 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 46.9% expected score (14,601 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 47.2% expected score (712 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 46.6% expected score (294 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (31,409 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.6% expected score (67,821 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 47.8% expected score (21,228 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 46.3% expected score (1,336 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 54.0% expected score (100 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.6% expected score (34,230 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 47.1% expected score (85,558 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 47.1% expected score (23,490 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 45.8% expected score (1,023 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 46.6% expected score (70 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 47.1% expected score (30,380 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.4% expected score (52,268 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 46.0% expected score (11,665 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 43.0% expected score (347 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 53.8% expected score (52 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 47.1% expected score (21,907 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 44.5% expected score (18,393 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 44.1% expected score (2,780 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 42.8% expected score (75 games)
2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 45.9% expected score (6,955 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 41.9% expected score (2,434 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 38.1% expected score (203 games)
2500+ rating, Classical: 42.7% expected score (19 games)

Matrix view reveals how performance varies across rating brackets and time controls. Green indicates favorable, red indicates challenging contexts.

Variations (2)

Slav Indian565K games

Losing47.2%

Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit1.5K games

Losing45.0%

Analyze Slav Indian PositionsGet move-by-move win rates with the TrueElo analyzer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Slav Indian win rate?

The Slav Indian family has a 50.6% (90% CI: 50.5%-50.7%) win rate for white, aggregated from 2 variations and 566K rated games from Lichess.

How many Slav Indian variations are there?

This analysis covers 2 Slav Indian variations with sufficient game data. Each variation has its own statistics page with detailed win rates by rating and time control.

At what rating does the Slav Indian perform best?

The Slav Indian family performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 51.3% win rate for white (45K games). Performance may vary by specific variation.

Is the Slav Indian better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (50.9%) outperforms UltraBullet (50.3%) by 0.6% across all Slav Indian variations.

How sharp is the Slav Indian?

Slav Indian games are 95.5% decisive (non-draws), with an average length of 36 moves. Sharpness varies by specific variation.

Is the Slav Indian a good opening family?

The Slav Indian family is statistically favors white overall with a 50.6% (90% CI: 50.5%-50.7%) aggregated win rate. However, win rates vary significantly between the 2 variations—explore individual lines to find the best fit for your style.