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English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation

323K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score53.0%Range (90% confident): 52.8% – 53.1%Based on 323K games
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Range (90% confident): 52.8% – 53.1%
Outcome Distribution
51.0%3.9%45.1%
Win
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English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation
Analyzen=323K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.9%

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 53.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.8% and 53.1%), based on 323K Lichess games.

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Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 8.3% · UltraBullet best · Classical worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 46% → 56%

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  • 0-999: 46.3% win rate (28,332 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.5% win rate (26,867 games)
  • 1200-1399: 50.3% win rate (36,753 games)
  • 1400-1599: 50.6% win rate (49,517 games)
  • 1600-1799: 51.7% win rate (52,553 games)
  • 1800-1999: 52.1% win rate (48,698 games)
  • 2000-2199: 52.0% win rate (43,528 games)
  • 2200-2499: 52.8% win rate (30,341 games)
  • 2500+: 55.5% win rate (6,845 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (54%), worst in Classical (45%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 53.7% win rate (2,926 games)
  • Bullet: 51.7% win rate (138,088 games)
  • Blitz: 51.2% win rate (137,391 games)
  • Rapid: 48.4% win rate (43,004 games)
  • Classical: 45.4% win rate (2,025 games)

White% 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: 38.9% expected score (57 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (5,540 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 49.7% expected score (13,129 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 47.8% expected score (9,451 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 44.3% expected score (155 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 48.4% expected score (268 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 51.8% expected score (7,127 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.6% expected score (12,689 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.4% expected score (6,454 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 45.3% expected score (329 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 48.7% expected score (374 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 52.3% expected score (11,343 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (17,214 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.3% expected score (7,340 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 46.2% expected score (482 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 55.6% expected score (949 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 52.5% expected score (17,445 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (22,743 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.6% expected score (7,829 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 43.8% expected score (551 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 55.9% expected score (680 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (22,759 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.8% expected score (23,183 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 53.2% expected score (5,684 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.8% expected score (247 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 57.1% expected score (289 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 53.3% expected score (23,246 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 54.6% expected score (20,664 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 55.3% expected score (4,286 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 64.0% expected score (213 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 59.0% expected score (232 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 53.2% expected score (22,951 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 55.3% expected score (18,854 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 55.2% expected score (1,450 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 59.4% expected score (41 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 53.9% expected score (75 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 54.5% expected score (21,616 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 58.0% expected score (8,151 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 58.6% expected score (494 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 58.5% expected score (6,061 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 59.5% expected score (764 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 64.3% expected score (16 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate?

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 51.0% (90% CI: 50.9%-51.2%) win rate for white, based on 323K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation perform best?

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 55.5% win rate for white (6.8K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (53.7%) outperforms Classical (45.4%) by 8.3%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation?

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation has a sharpness score of 96.1 (very decisive), meaning 96.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 46.3% (90% CI: 45.9%-46.8%) win rate for white, based on 28K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.0%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 27K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 50.3% (90% CI: 49.9%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 37K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 50.6% (90% CI: 50.2%-51.0%) win rate for white, based on 50K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 51.7% (90% CI: 51.3%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 53K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 52.1% (90% CI: 51.8%-52.5%) win rate for white, based on 49K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 52.0% (90% CI: 51.6%-52.4%) win rate for white, based on 44K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 52.8% (90% CI: 52.3%-53.2%) win rate for white, based on 30K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 55.5% (90% CI: 54.5%-56.5%) win rate for white, based on 6.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 6.3% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 53.7% (90% CI: 52.2%-55.2%) win rate for white (2.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.0%.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 51.7% (90% CI: 51.5%-51.9%) win rate for white (138K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.9%.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 51.2% (90% CI: 50.9%-51.4%) win rate for white (137K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.5%.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 48.4% (90% CI: 48.0%-48.8%) win rate for white (43K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.1%.

What is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation has a 45.4% (90% CI: 43.6%-47.2%) win rate for white (2.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

Is the English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation a good opening?

The English Opening: King's English Variation, Nimzowitsch Variation is statistically favors white with a 51.0% (90% CI: 50.9%-51.2%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2500+ Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.