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English Opening: Myers Defense

72K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score45.3%Range (90% confident): 45.0% – 45.6%Based on 72K games
0%45.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 45.0% – 45.6%
Outcome Distribution
43.6%3.3%53.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
1...g5
English Opening: Myers Defense
Analyzen=72K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.3%

What is the English Opening: Myers Defense expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the English Opening: Myers Defense has a 45.3% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 45.0% and 45.6%), based on 72K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 43% → 38%

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1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 42.9% win rate (4,271 games)
  • 1000-1199: 42.8% win rate (5,684 games)
  • 1200-1399: 42.7% win rate (8,574 games)
  • 1400-1599: 43.9% win rate (11,312 games)
  • 1600-1799: 44.1% win rate (13,011 games)
  • 1800-1999: 43.8% win rate (12,678 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.2% win rate (9,382 games)
  • 2200-2499: 44.1% win rate (6,141 games)
  • 2500+: 38.3% win rate (730 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

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

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 46.3% win rate (399 games)
  • Bullet: 44.6% win rate (30,192 games)
  • Blitz: 43.4% win rate (32,241 games)
  • Rapid: 41.1% win rate (8,379 games)
  • Classical: 39.5% win rate (572 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: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 44.3% expected score (1,000 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 45.8% expected score (2,195 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 45.4% expected score (1,054 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (16 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 42.7% expected score (19 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 44.1% expected score (1,598 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 45.2% expected score (2,898 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 42.2% expected score (1,127 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 47.7% expected score (42 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 43.7% expected score (30 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 45.3% expected score (2,380 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 44.6% expected score (4,543 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 41.0% expected score (1,486 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 41.2% expected score (135 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 53.2% expected score (46 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 46.4% expected score (3,895 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 45.4% expected score (5,550 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 43.5% expected score (1,653 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 36.4% expected score (168 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 44.8% expected score (95 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 45.1% expected score (5,194 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 46.3% expected score (6,132 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 44.4% expected score (1,486 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 44.8% expected score (104 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 52.6% expected score (97 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 46.0% expected score (5,937 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 44.6% expected score (5,559 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 44.9% expected score (1,009 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 53.3% expected score (76 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 44.9% expected score (86 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 46.5% expected score (5,061 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.2% expected score (3,741 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 45.1% expected score (464 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 32.6% expected score (30 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 31.4% expected score (20 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 46.8% expected score (4,515 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 45.1% expected score (1,513 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 39.3% expected score (92 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 40.4% expected score (612 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 43.3% expected score (110 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 39.5% expected score (8 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the English Opening: Myers Defense win rate?

The English Opening: Myers Defense has a 53.1% (90% CI: 52.8%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 72K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the English Opening: Myers Defense perform best?

The English Opening: Myers Defense performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 56.8% win rate for white (730 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the English Opening: Myers Defense better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (54.2%) outperforms UltraBullet (52.3%) by 1.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the English Opening: Myers Defense?

The English Opening: Myers Defense has a sharpness score of 96.7 (very decisive), meaning 96.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the English Opening: Myers Defense win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the English Opening: Myers Defense has a 52.2% (90% CI: 50.9%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 4.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Myers Defense win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the English Opening: Myers Defense has a 54.3% (90% CI: 53.2%-55.4%) win rate for white, based on 5.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Myers Defense win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the English Opening: Myers Defense has a 54.5% (90% CI: 53.6%-55.4%) win rate for white, based on 8.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Myers Defense win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the English Opening: Myers Defense has a 53.2% (90% CI: 52.4%-54.0%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Myers Defense win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the English Opening: Myers Defense has a 53.0% (90% CI: 52.3%-53.8%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Myers Defense win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the English Opening: Myers Defense has a 53.1% (90% CI: 52.4%-53.8%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Myers Defense win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the English Opening: Myers Defense has a 51.8% (90% CI: 50.9%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 9.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Myers Defense win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the English Opening: Myers Defense has a 51.7% (90% CI: 50.7%-52.8%) win rate for white, based on 6.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Myers Defense win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the English Opening: Myers Defense has a 56.8% (90% CI: 53.8%-59.8%) win rate for white, based on 730 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Myers Defense win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the English Opening: Myers Defense has a 52.3% (90% CI: 48.2%-56.4%) win rate for white (399 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.4%.

What is the English Opening: Myers Defense win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the English Opening: Myers Defense has a 53.1% (90% CI: 52.6%-53.6%) win rate for white (30K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.3%.

What is the English Opening: Myers Defense win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the English Opening: Myers Defense has a 52.7% (90% CI: 52.2%-53.1%) win rate for white (32K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.9%.

What is the English Opening: Myers Defense win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the English Opening: Myers Defense has a 54.2% (90% CI: 53.3%-55.1%) win rate for white (8.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.7%.

What is the English Opening: Myers Defense win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the English Opening: Myers Defense has a 54.8% (90% CI: 51.4%-58.2%) win rate for white (572 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.7%.

Is the English Opening: Myers Defense a good opening?

The English Opening: Myers Defense is statistically favors white with a 53.1% (90% CI: 52.8%-53.4%) 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.