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English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation

1.0K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score42.3%Range (90% confident): 39.7% – 44.8%Based on 1.0K games
0%42.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 39.7% – 44.8%
Outcome Distribution
38.2%8.1%53.7%
Win
Draw
Loss
3...a6
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation
Analyzen=1.0K
Avg Length39 moves
Sharpness92%
Draw Rate8.1%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation has a 42.3% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 39.7% and 44.8%), based on 1.0K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 9.9% · Rapid best · Blitz worst

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 7% → 32%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 6.7% win rate (6 games)
  • 1000-1199: 45.5% win rate (15 games)
  • 1200-1399: 38.3% win rate (39 games)
  • 1400-1599: 45.0% win rate (93 games)
  • 1600-1799: 32.2% win rate (146 games)
  • 1800-1999: 37.2% win rate (204 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.5% win rate (157 games)
  • 2200-2499: 39.3% win rate (244 games)
  • 2500+: 32.0% win rate (125 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (53%), worst in Rapid (31%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 35.8% win rate (271 games)
  • Blitz: 40.2% win rate (639 games)
  • Rapid: 31.3% win rate (112 games)
  • Classical: 52.9% win rate (7 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: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 39.7% expected score (13 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 39.7% expected score (13 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 38.4% expected score (20 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 25.9% expected score (13 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 57.9% expected score (62 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 27.2% expected score (16 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 32.5% expected score (27 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 35.1% expected score (89 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 38.2% expected score (28 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 37.0% expected score (56 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 45.5% expected score (120 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 27.2% expected score (27 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.1% expected score (50 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 47.2% expected score (88 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 45.2% expected score (19 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 41.1% expected score (66 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 46.4% expected score (166 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 57.4% expected score (12 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 34.8% expected score (41 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 43.7% expected score (78 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 16.7% expected score (6 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation win rate?

The English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation has a 53.7% (90% CI: 51.2%-56.3%) win rate for white, based on 1.0K rated games from Lichess.

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

The English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 62.0% win rate for white (146 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (58.9%) outperforms Blitz (50.5%) by 8.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation?

The English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation has a sharpness score of 91.9 (decisive), meaning 91.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 39 moves.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation has a 62.0% (90% CI: 55.4%-68.5%) win rate for white, based on 146 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation has a 55.7% (90% CI: 50.0%-61.4%) win rate for white, based on 204 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 7.1% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation has a 50.2% (90% CI: 43.6%-56.7%) win rate for white, based on 157 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation has a 48.3% (90% CI: 43.0%-53.5%) win rate for white, based on 244 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 12.4% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation has a 54.2% (90% CI: 46.9%-61.4%) win rate for white, based on 125 Lichess games. Average game length is 47 moves with a 13.8% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation has a 58.9% (90% CI: 54.0%-63.8%) win rate for white (271 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

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

In Blitz games, the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation has a 50.5% (90% CI: 47.3%-53.8%) win rate for white (639 Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.3%.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation has a 60.4% (90% CI: 52.7%-67.8%) win rate for white (112 Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.4%.

Is the English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation a good opening?

The English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Romanishin Variation is statistically favors white with a 53.7% (90% CI: 51.2%-56.3%) 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.