Amar Opening

2 variations · 428K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Key Finding

Amar Opening leaves White at 47.5% — consider alternatives.

The minimum advantage of -5.3% suggests this opening underperforms statistically at your level.

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Rating

Time

White Expected Score0.0%Range (90% confident): 47.4% – 47.6%Aggregated from 2 variations

0%47.5%100%

Range (90% confident): 47.4% – 47.6%

ContextOverall · n=428K

Outcome Distribution

45.1%4.8%50.1%

Win

Draw

Loss

1.Nh3

Amar Opening

Variations2

Games (Context)428K

Avg Length33 moves

Draw Rate4.8%

What Should I Play?

Player-controlled continuations for White · Overall

#1Amar Opening: Paris GambitTop Pick

1.Nh3 d5 2.g3 e5 3.f4

Min adv -0.7% · n=3.9K

51.0%

#2Amar Opening

1.Nh3

Min adv -5.4% · n=424K

47.4%

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 Amar Opening family has a 47.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 47.4% and 47.6%), aggregated from 2 variations and 428K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 38% → 46%

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (50%), worst in Classical (31%)

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Rating vs Time Control Matrix

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White% 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
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1600-1799
1800-1999
2000-2199
2200-2499
2500+

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 41.0% expected score (375 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 41.4% expected score (17,128 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 42.3% expected score (35,445 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 40.5% expected score (24,255 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 37.5% expected score (616 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 44.1% expected score (843 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 45.7% expected score (15,537 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 43.3% expected score (16,217 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 39.9% expected score (10,100 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 35.8% expected score (861 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 48.7% expected score (1,429 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 44.9% expected score (8,279 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 44.7% expected score (16,290 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 39.3% expected score (6,443 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 34.4% expected score (898 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 47.9% expected score (2,949 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 45.7% expected score (18,773 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 44.4% expected score (18,037 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 35.0% expected score (6,541 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 25.6% expected score (1,244 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 53.0% expected score (3,131 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.1% expected score (15,972 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.1% expected score (18,658 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 44.6% expected score (2,994 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 44.7% expected score (382 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 52.8% expected score (5,496 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (37,033 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.7% expected score (26,541 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.3% expected score (2,957 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 55.4% expected score (100 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 53.6% expected score (546 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 53.2% expected score (32,505 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (27,204 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 47.9% expected score (3,308 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 53.6% expected score (109 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 52.1% expected score (94 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.2% expected score (27,002 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 51.8% expected score (10,854 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 47.8% expected score (781 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 60.9% expected score (17 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 53.5% expected score (7,705 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 48.8% expected score (1,630 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 38.7% expected score (276 games)
2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)

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

Variations (2)

Amar Opening: Paris Gambit3.9K games

Balanced51.0%

Amar Opening424K games

Losing47.4%

Analyze Amar Opening PositionsGet move-by-move win rates with the TrueElo analyzer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Amar Opening win rate?

The Amar Opening family has a 45.1% (90% CI: 45.0%-45.2%) win rate for white, aggregated from 2 variations and 428K rated games from Lichess.

How many Amar Opening variations are there?

This analysis covers 2 Amar Opening 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 Amar Opening perform best?

The Amar Opening family performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 50.5% win rate for white (72K games). Performance may vary by specific variation.

Is the Amar Opening better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (49.9%) outperforms Classical (31.0%) by 18.9% across all Amar Opening variations.

How sharp is the Amar Opening?

Amar Opening games are 95.2% decisive (non-draws), with an average length of 33 moves. Sharpness varies by specific variation.

Is the Amar Opening a good opening family?

The Amar Opening family is slightly favors black overall with a 45.1% (90% CI: 45.0%-45.2%) aggregated win rate. However, win rates vary significantly between the 2 variations—explore individual lines to find the best fit for your style.