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English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense, Korchnoi Variation

371 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score45.7%Range (90% confident): 41.5% – 50.0%Based on 371 games
0%45.7%100%
Range (90% confident): 41.5% – 50.0%
Outcome Distribution
42.3%6.8%50.9%
Win
Draw
Loss
6...e5
English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense, Korchnoi Variation
Analyzen=371
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness93%
Draw Rate6.8%

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense, Korchnoi Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense, Korchnoi Variation has a 45.7% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 41.5% and 50.0%), based on 371 Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 30% → 36%

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  • 0-999: 30.4% win rate (10 games)
  • 1000-1199: 41.5% win rate (19 games)
  • 1200-1399: 39.1% win rate (33 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.2% win rate (58 games)
  • 1600-1799: 38.8% win rate (72 games)
  • 1800-1999: 42.3% win rate (54 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.5% win rate (69 games)
  • 2200-2499: 39.8% win rate (45 games)
  • 2500+: 36.0% win rate (11 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (60%), worst in Blitz (40%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 45.3% win rate (79 games)
  • Blitz: 40.4% win rate (225 games)
  • Rapid: 43.7% win rate (66 games)
  • Classical: 60.0% 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: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 46.6% expected score (13 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 32.6% expected score (10 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 47.3% expected score (17 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (32 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 39.2% expected score (17 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 41.9% expected score (17 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 41.4% expected score (45 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 41.3% expected score (10 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 63.1% expected score (10 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 45.7% expected score (33 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 44.2% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (46 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (16 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.5% expected score (13 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 35.8% expected score (30 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 13.7% expected score (4 games)

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Parent
English Opening
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Variations (5)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense, Korchnoi Variation win rate?

The English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense, Korchnoi Variation has a 50.9% (90% CI: 46.6%-55.1%) win rate for white, based on 371 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense, Korchnoi Variation perform best?

The English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense, Korchnoi Variation performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 56.5% win rate for white (72 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense, Korchnoi Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (50.1%) outperforms Rapid (51.1%) by -1.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense, Korchnoi Variation?

The English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense, Korchnoi Variation has a sharpness score of 93.2 (decisive), meaning 93.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense, Korchnoi Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense, Korchnoi Variation has a 50.1% (90% CI: 44.7%-55.6%) win rate for white (225 Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.5%.

Is the English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense, Korchnoi Variation a good opening?

The English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense, Korchnoi Variation is statistically balanced with a 50.9% (90% CI: 46.6%-55.1%) 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.