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Center Game Accepted

277K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score43.1%Range (90% confident): 42.9% – 43.2%Based on 277K games
0%43.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 42.9% – 43.2%
Outcome Distribution
41.4%3.4%55.2%
Win
Draw
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Center Game Accepted
Analyzen=277K
Avg Length28 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.4%

What is the Center Game Accepted expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Center Game Accepted has a 43.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 42.9% and 43.2%), based on 277K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 24.3% · UltraBullet best · Classical worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 38% → 40%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 37.7% win rate (47,950 games)
  • 1000-1199: 40.3% win rate (44,331 games)
  • 1200-1399: 42.2% win rate (54,518 games)
  • 1400-1599: 40.7% win rate (53,687 games)
  • 1600-1799: 44.8% win rate (40,592 games)
  • 1800-1999: 43.3% win rate (22,336 games)
  • 2000-2199: 43.6% win rate (9,918 games)
  • 2200-2499: 45.5% win rate (3,301 games)
  • 2500+: 39.9% win rate (498 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (53%), worst in Classical (29%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 53.0% win rate (7,052 games)
  • Bullet: 43.4% win rate (80,728 games)
  • Blitz: 40.9% win rate (121,145 games)
  • Rapid: 39.0% win rate (65,272 games)
  • Classical: 28.7% win rate (2,934 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
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2500+

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 45.9% expected score (205 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 40.2% expected score (11,622 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 40.7% expected score (22,005 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 39.2% expected score (13,764 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 35.3% expected score (354 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 55.4% expected score (399 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 42.4% expected score (10,436 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 42.5% expected score (21,713 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 40.6% expected score (11,338 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 33.7% expected score (445 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 54.8% expected score (931 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 45.5% expected score (13,627 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 42.5% expected score (22,522 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 43.8% expected score (16,761 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 34.8% expected score (677 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 51.4% expected score (2,222 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 43.6% expected score (13,751 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 42.9% expected score (24,996 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 38.5% expected score (11,721 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 23.3% expected score (997 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 56.1% expected score (2,513 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 46.6% expected score (12,290 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 45.5% expected score (17,784 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 44.8% expected score (7,717 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 33.1% expected score (288 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 48.1% expected score (525 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.1% expected score (10,246 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 43.1% expected score (8,145 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 43.5% expected score (3,340 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 34.1% expected score (80 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 47.9% expected score (164 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 46.5% expected score (5,455 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 44.5% expected score (3,687 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 39.4% expected score (523 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 42.3% expected score (89 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 61.7% expected score (88 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 47.7% expected score (2,838 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 38.9% expected score (274 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 52.5% expected score (98 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 43.1% expected score (463 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 54.9% expected score (19 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 45.7% expected score (10 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Center Game Accepted win rate?

The Center Game Accepted has a 41.4% (90% CI: 41.2%-41.5%) win rate for white, based on 277K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Center Game Accepted perform best?

The Center Game Accepted performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 44.8% win rate for white (41K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Center Game Accepted better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (53.0%) outperforms Classical (28.7%) by 24.3%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Center Game Accepted?

The Center Game Accepted has a sharpness score of 96.6 (very decisive), meaning 96.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 28 moves.

What is the Center Game Accepted win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Center Game Accepted has a 37.7% (90% CI: 37.4%-38.1%) win rate for white, based on 48K Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the Center Game Accepted win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Center Game Accepted has a 40.3% (90% CI: 40.0%-40.7%) win rate for white, based on 44K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Center Game Accepted win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Center Game Accepted has a 42.2% (90% CI: 41.8%-42.5%) win rate for white, based on 55K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Center Game Accepted win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Center Game Accepted has a 40.7% (90% CI: 40.4%-41.1%) win rate for white, based on 54K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Center Game Accepted win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Center Game Accepted has a 44.8% (90% CI: 44.3%-45.2%) win rate for white, based on 41K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Center Game Accepted win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Center Game Accepted has a 43.3% (90% CI: 42.7%-43.8%) win rate for white, based on 22K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Center Game Accepted win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Center Game Accepted has a 43.6% (90% CI: 42.8%-44.4%) win rate for white, based on 9.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Center Game Accepted win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Center Game Accepted has a 45.5% (90% CI: 44.1%-47.0%) win rate for white, based on 3.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Center Game Accepted win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Center Game Accepted has a 39.9% (90% CI: 36.4%-43.6%) win rate for white, based on 498 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 7.9% draw rate.

What is the Center Game Accepted win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Center Game Accepted has a 53.0% (90% CI: 52.1%-54.0%) win rate for white (7.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 0.7%.

What is the Center Game Accepted win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Center Game Accepted has a 43.4% (90% CI: 43.1%-43.7%) win rate for white (81K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.1%.

What is the Center Game Accepted win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Center Game Accepted has a 40.9% (90% CI: 40.7%-41.2%) win rate for white (121K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.6%.

What is the Center Game Accepted win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Center Game Accepted has a 39.0% (90% CI: 38.7%-39.3%) win rate for white (65K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.7%.

What is the Center Game Accepted win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Center Game Accepted has a 28.7% (90% CI: 27.3%-30.1%) win rate for white (2.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.0%.

Is the Center Game Accepted a good opening?

The Center Game Accepted is slightly favors black with a 41.4% (90% CI: 41.2%-41.5%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1600-1799 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.