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English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3

27K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score47.3%Range (90% confident): 46.8% – 47.8%Based on 27K games
0%47.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 46.8% – 47.8%
Outcome Distribution
44.1%6.5%49.5%
Win
Draw
Loss
5...e5
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3
Analyzen=27K
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.5%

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 has a 47.3% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 46.8% and 47.8%), based on 27K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 11.5% · Bullet best · Classical worst

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 46% → 38%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 46.2% win rate (125 games)
  • 1000-1199: 43.9% win rate (341 games)
  • 1200-1399: 47.5% win rate (730 games)
  • 1400-1599: 44.8% win rate (1,321 games)
  • 1600-1799: 45.2% win rate (2,671 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.3% win rate (5,317 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.7% win rate (7,632 games)
  • 2200-2499: 41.2% win rate (7,475 games)
  • 2500+: 37.6% win rate (1,296 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (49%), worst in Bullet (43%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 42.9% win rate (2 games)
  • Bullet: 42.8% win rate (7,900 games)
  • Blitz: 44.3% win rate (16,013 games)
  • Rapid: 46.1% win rate (2,858 games)
  • Classical: 48.7% win rate (135 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, Bullet: 47.7% expected score (41 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 51.5% expected score (66 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 44.9% expected score (18 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 43.6% expected score (124 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 46.1% expected score (163 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (53 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (204 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.5% expected score (394 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 48.5% expected score (130 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 43.9% expected score (372 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 46.5% expected score (698 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.9% expected score (238 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 42.6% expected score (12 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 45.6% expected score (783 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.5% expected score (1,438 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 47.7% expected score (421 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 53.3% expected score (29 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 46.4% expected score (1,213 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.6% expected score (3,293 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 52.9% expected score (760 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 59.6% expected score (51 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 44.9% expected score (1,847 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.7% expected score (4,921 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.0% expected score (832 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 53.0% expected score (32 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 45.2% expected score (2,384 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 45.8% expected score (4,687 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 44.0% expected score (395 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 40.5% expected score (9 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 41.5% expected score (932 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 42.8% expected score (353 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (11 games)

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English Opening
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English Opening: Symmetrical Variation
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 win rate?

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 has a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.0%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 27K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 perform best?

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 54.2% win rate for white (1.3K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (52.9%) outperforms Classical (41.4%) by 11.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3?

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 has a sharpness score of 93.5 (decisive), meaning 93.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 has a 47.8% (90% CI: 40.6%-55.1%) win rate for white, based on 125 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 5.9% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 has a 52.7% (90% CI: 48.3%-57.1%) win rate for white, based on 341 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 has a 49.7% (90% CI: 46.7%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 730 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 has a 51.8% (90% CI: 49.6%-54.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 has a 50.1% (90% CI: 48.5%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 2.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 has a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.1%-48.3%) win rate for white, based on 5.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.5% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 has a 48.6% (90% CI: 47.7%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 7.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 6.6% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 has a 50.3% (90% CI: 49.4%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 7.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 8.4% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 has a 54.2% (90% CI: 51.9%-56.5%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 8.2% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 has a 52.9% (90% CI: 52.0%-53.8%) win rate for white (7.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 has a 48.4% (90% CI: 47.7%-49.0%) win rate for white (16K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.4%.

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 has a 46.6% (90% CI: 45.1%-48.2%) win rate for white (2.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.3%.

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 has a 41.4% (90% CI: 34.6%-48.4%) win rate for white (135 Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.9%.

Is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 a good opening?

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, with e3 is statistically favors white with a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.0%-50.0%) 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.