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English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation

561K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score46.3%Range (90% confident): 46.2% – 46.5%Based on 561K games
0%46.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 46.2% – 46.5%
Outcome Distribution
44.4%3.8%51.8%
Win
Draw
Loss
1...Nc6
English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation
Analyzen=561K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.8%

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation has a 46.3% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 46.2% and 46.5%), based on 561K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 46% → 41%

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1400
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2500+

  • 0-999: 46.4% win rate (38,186 games)
  • 1000-1199: 44.4% win rate (51,834 games)
  • 1200-1399: 44.7% win rate (73,566 games)
  • 1400-1599: 44.9% win rate (94,941 games)
  • 1600-1799: 44.7% win rate (100,087 games)
  • 1800-1999: 44.1% win rate (88,652 games)
  • 2000-2199: 43.9% win rate (63,493 games)
  • 2200-2499: 42.7% win rate (42,479 games)
  • 2500+: 40.8% win rate (7,466 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (47%), worst in Classical (43%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 47.0% win rate (6,236 games)
  • Bullet: 45.0% win rate (208,812 games)
  • Blitz: 44.2% win rate (255,698 games)
  • Rapid: 43.8% win rate (85,919 games)
  • Classical: 42.5% win rate (4,039 games)

Black% 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
2200-2499
2500+

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 53.9% expected score (89 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 48.1% expected score (8,766 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 48.2% expected score (20,066 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 49.1% expected score (9,165 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 60.9% expected score (100 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 46.6% expected score (439 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 45.9% expected score (13,246 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 46.3% expected score (26,381 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 45.9% expected score (11,468 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 42.9% expected score (300 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 48.9% expected score (632 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 45.6% expected score (19,685 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 46.5% expected score (37,413 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 46.9% expected score (15,146 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 47.4% expected score (690 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 52.1% expected score (1,233 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 46.3% expected score (28,279 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 47.0% expected score (45,769 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 46.2% expected score (18,306 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 44.8% expected score (1,354 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 49.4% expected score (2,037 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 46.8% expected score (33,153 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 46.6% expected score (46,534 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 45.8% expected score (17,314 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 45.0% expected score (1,049 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 43.9% expected score (972 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.0% expected score (36,484 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 45.7% expected score (40,533 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 45.0% expected score (10,225 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 45.0% expected score (438 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 43.5% expected score (737 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 46.9% expected score (32,851 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 45.3% expected score (26,301 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 44.3% expected score (3,515 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 35.7% expected score (89 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 42.1% expected score (93 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 45.4% expected score (29,867 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 44.1% expected score (11,735 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 46.2% expected score (767 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 31.1% expected score (17 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 44.5% expected score (6,481 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 44.4% expected score (966 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 12.0% expected score (13 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 35.7% expected score (2 games)

Related Openings

Parent
English Opening
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Variations (5)
English Opening: King's English Variation
51.0%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense
50.2%
English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense
52.0%
English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian
52.2%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation
50.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation win rate?

The English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation has a 51.8% (90% CI: 51.7%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 561K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation perform best?

The English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 52.8% win rate for white (42K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (52.3%) outperforms UltraBullet (50.8%) by 1.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation?

The English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation has a sharpness score of 96.2 (very decisive), meaning 96.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.0%-49.9%) win rate for white, based on 38K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation has a 52.3% (90% CI: 51.9%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 52K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation has a 52.0% (90% CI: 51.7%-52.4%) win rate for white, based on 74K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation has a 51.7% (90% CI: 51.5%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 95K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation has a 51.6% (90% CI: 51.4%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 100K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation has a 51.9% (90% CI: 51.6%-52.2%) win rate for white, based on 89K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation has a 51.9% (90% CI: 51.6%-52.2%) win rate for white, based on 63K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation has a 52.8% (90% CI: 52.4%-53.2%) win rate for white, based on 42K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation has a 51.9% (90% CI: 51.0%-52.9%) win rate for white, based on 7.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 7.3% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation has a 50.8% (90% CI: 49.8%-51.9%) win rate for white (6.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.2%.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation has a 52.3% (90% CI: 52.1%-52.5%) win rate for white (209K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.7%.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation has a 51.6% (90% CI: 51.4%-51.7%) win rate for white (256K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.2%.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation has a 51.3% (90% CI: 51.0%-51.6%) win rate for white (86K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation has a 51.9% (90% CI: 50.6%-53.2%) win rate for white (4.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.6%.

Is the English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation a good opening?

The English Opening: Anglo-Lithuanian Variation is statistically favors white with a 51.8% (90% CI: 51.7%-51.9%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.