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English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack

674K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score48.0%Range (90% confident): 47.9% – 48.1%Based on 674K games
0%48.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 47.9% – 48.1%
Outcome Distribution
45.8%4.3%49.9%
Win
Draw
Loss
2...Bb4
English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack
Analyzen=674K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.3%

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack has a 48.0% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 47.9% and 48.1%), based on 674K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 9.1% · UltraBullet best · Blitz worst

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 47% → 43%

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  • 0-999: 47.2% win rate (16,500 games)
  • 1000-1199: 45.8% win rate (42,644 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.2% win rate (93,069 games)
  • 1400-1599: 45.6% win rate (141,555 games)
  • 1600-1799: 45.7% win rate (142,996 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.4% win rate (104,248 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.3% win rate (64,637 games)
  • 2200-2499: 46.5% win rate (54,527 games)
  • 2500+: 42.6% win rate (13,668 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (46%), worst in UltraBullet (40%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 39.5% win rate (531 games)
  • Bullet: 46.0% win rate (168,835 games)
  • Blitz: 46.0% win rate (381,520 games)
  • Rapid: 45.3% win rate (117,960 games)
  • Classical: 42.5% win rate (4,998 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 48.3% expected score (28 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 48.2% expected score (4,720 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 49.7% expected score (8,402 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 47.4% expected score (3,324 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 37.3% expected score (26 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 39.3% expected score (120 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 46.2% expected score (11,264 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 48.3% expected score (23,648 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 46.7% expected score (7,481 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 47.4% expected score (131 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 36.8% expected score (89 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 46.9% expected score (20,120 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.2% expected score (55,133 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 47.8% expected score (17,280 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 42.9% expected score (447 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 44.8% expected score (162 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 46.6% expected score (27,315 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 47.7% expected score (83,859 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 47.6% expected score (28,656 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 48.1% expected score (1,563 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 39.8% expected score (91 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 47.5% expected score (31,177 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.0% expected score (78,705 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 48.0% expected score (31,451 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 43.1% expected score (1,572 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 37.3% expected score (26 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.2% expected score (27,303 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.0% expected score (57,648 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 47.7% expected score (18,412 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 47.1% expected score (859 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 20.4% expected score (12 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.7% expected score (19,418 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (36,834 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 48.9% expected score (8,059 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 44.8% expected score (314 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 49.5% expected score (19,799 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 50.1% expected score (31,588 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 48.5% expected score (3,074 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (64 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 48.4% expected score (7,719 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 47.9% expected score (5,703 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 48.5% expected score (223 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 41.5% expected score (22 games)

Related Openings

Parent
English Opening
50.4%
Variations (5)
English Opening: King's English Variation
51.0%
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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: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack win rate?

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.8%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 674K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack perform best?

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 51.0% win rate for white (43K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (58.5%) outperforms Blitz (49.4%) by 9.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack?

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack has a sharpness score of 95.7 (very decisive), meaning 95.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack has a 49.7% (90% CI: 49.0%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 17K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack has a 51.0% (90% CI: 50.6%-51.4%) win rate for white, based on 43K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack has a 50.6% (90% CI: 50.4%-50.9%) win rate for white, based on 93K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack has a 50.8% (90% CI: 50.5%-51.0%) win rate for white, based on 142K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack has a 50.2% (90% CI: 50.0%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 143K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.8%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 104K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack has a 48.5% (90% CI: 48.1%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 65K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack has a 47.1% (90% CI: 46.7%-47.4%) win rate for white, based on 55K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 6.4% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack has a 46.2% (90% CI: 45.5%-46.9%) win rate for white, based on 14K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 11.2% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack has a 58.5% (90% CI: 55.0%-62.0%) win rate for white (531 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.0%.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack has a 50.9% (90% CI: 50.7%-51.1%) win rate for white (169K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack has a 49.4% (90% CI: 49.3%-49.6%) win rate for white (382K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.6%.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack has a 49.8% (90% CI: 49.5%-50.0%) win rate for white (118K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack has a 51.4% (90% CI: 50.2%-52.5%) win rate for white (5.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.2%.

Is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack a good opening?

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack is statistically balanced with a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.8%-50.0%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1000-1199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.