Creepy Crawly Formation

1 variations · 174K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Key Finding

Creepy Crawly Formation is balanced for White at 49.7% expected score.

This opening produces roughly even results, with outcomes depending more on middlegame play than opening choice.

You play

Playable

Rating

Time

White Expected Score0.0%Range (90% confident): 49.5% – 49.9%Aggregated from 1 variations

0%49.7%100%

Range (90% confident): 49.5% – 49.9%

ContextOverall · n=174K

Outcome Distribution

47.8%3.6%48.5%

Win

Draw

Loss

2.a3

Creepy Crawly Formation

Variations1

Games (Context)174K

Avg Length35 moves

Draw Rate3.6%

What Should I Play?

Player-controlled continuations for White · Overall · limited data

No continuation list is available for this context yet (needs more games).

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 Creepy Crawly Formation family has a 49.7% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 49.5% and 49.9%), aggregated from 1 variations and 174K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 46% → 49%

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (50%), worst in Classical (42%)

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Rating vs Time Control Matrix

Click cells to filter · White expected scores

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

Rating	UB	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: 44.9% expected score (18 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 49.1% expected score (3,599 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 48.1% expected score (7,447 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 45.7% expected score (2,120 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 34.9% expected score (25 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 51.9% expected score (25 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (5,743 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 49.7% expected score (14,782 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 47.6% expected score (5,319 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 33.2% expected score (46 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 59.6% expected score (35 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (7,141 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (21,216 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 47.9% expected score (8,494 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 43.4% expected score (532 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 42.0% expected score (42 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 51.0% expected score (9,828 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 48.7% expected score (23,349 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 48.5% expected score (9,044 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 40.6% expected score (345 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (14 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (8,169 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.6% expected score (11,960 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 49.0% expected score (5,667 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 51.3% expected score (311 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.2% expected score (4,023 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.5% expected score (4,104 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.9% expected score (7,316 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 51.2% expected score (86 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 53.2% expected score (2,505 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.3% expected score (4,090 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.1% expected score (952 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 46.1% expected score (24 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (1,268 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (3,268 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 51.5% expected score (165 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 50.1% expected score (733 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 55.6% expected score (413 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 55.3% expected score (8 games)

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

Variations (1)

Creepy Crawly Formation: Classical Defense174K games

Balanced49.7%

Analyze Creepy Crawly Formation PositionsGet move-by-move win rates with the TrueElo analyzer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Creepy Crawly Formation win rate?

The Creepy Crawly Formation family has a 47.8% (90% CI: 47.7%-48.0%) win rate for white, aggregated from 1 variations and 174K rated games from Lichess.

How many Creepy Crawly Formation variations are there?

This analysis covers 1 Creepy Crawly Formation 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 Creepy Crawly Formation perform best?

The Creepy Crawly Formation family performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 49.1% win rate for white (16K games). Performance may vary by specific variation.

Is the Creepy Crawly Formation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (50.2%) outperforms Classical (41.8%) by 8.4% across all Creepy Crawly Formation variations.

How sharp is the Creepy Crawly Formation?

Creepy Crawly Formation games are 96.4% decisive (non-draws), with an average length of 35 moves. Sharpness varies by specific variation.

Is the Creepy Crawly Formation a good opening family?

The Creepy Crawly Formation family is statistically balanced overall with a 47.8% (90% CI: 47.7%-48.0%) aggregated win rate. However, win rates vary significantly between the 1 variations—explore individual lines to find the best fit for your style.