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English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System

171K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.6%Range (90% confident): 52.4% – 52.8%Based on 171K games
0%52.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 52.4% – 52.8%
Outcome Distribution
49.6%6.0%44.4%
Win
Draw
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5.Bg2
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System
Analyzen=171K
Avg Length38 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.0%

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System has a 52.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.4% and 52.8%), based on 171K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~49%)

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2500+

  • 0-999: 49.3% win rate (575 games)
  • 1000-1199: 50.4% win rate (1,608 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.4% win rate (3,666 games)
  • 1400-1599: 50.9% win rate (7,991 games)
  • 1600-1799: 51.1% win rate (16,911 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.9% win rate (34,483 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.3% win rate (51,836 games)
  • 2200-2499: 49.1% win rate (44,602 games)
  • 2500+: 49.3% win rate (9,781 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (52%), worst in Classical (46%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 52.4% win rate (9 games)
  • Bullet: 51.1% win rate (53,642 games)
  • Blitz: 49.1% win rate (100,868 games)
  • Rapid: 48.1% win rate (16,077 games)
  • Classical: 46.1% win rate (857 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999—
1000-1199
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1400-1599
1600-1799
1800-1999
2000-2199
2200-2499—
2500+—

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 53.8% expected score (252 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (231 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 40.2% expected score (90 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 53.7% expected score (571 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (771 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 54.2% expected score (263 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 53.7% expected score (1,309 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.7% expected score (1,649 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 46.8% expected score (690 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 36.5% expected score (17 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (2,534 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 52.1% expected score (4,211 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 51.6% expected score (1,176 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 55.8% expected score (68 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 55.7% expected score (4,529 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (9,817 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.3% expected score (2,412 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 43.2% expected score (151 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 53.1% expected score (8,122 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (21,987 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.4% expected score (4,072 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 51.5% expected score (301 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 53.2% expected score (12,275 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.1% expected score (34,220 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.1% expected score (5,072 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 55.0% expected score (268 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.1% expected score (16,781 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (25,538 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 52.7% expected score (2,235 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 56.1% expected score (48 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.2% expected score (7,269 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 55.5% expected score (2,444 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 58.0% expected score (67 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System has a 49.6% (90% CI: 49.4%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 171K rated games from Lichess.

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

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 51.1% win rate for white (17K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (51.1%) outperforms Classical (46.1%) by 5.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System has a sharpness score of 94.0 (decisive), meaning 94.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 38 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System has a 49.3% (90% CI: 45.9%-52.8%) win rate for white, based on 575 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System has a 50.4% (90% CI: 48.3%-52.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System has a 48.4% (90% CI: 47.1%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 3.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System has a 50.9% (90% CI: 50.0%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 8.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System has a 51.1% (90% CI: 50.4%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 17K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.5%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 34K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System has a 49.3% (90% CI: 49.0%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 52K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 6.1% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.7%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 45K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 7.4% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System has a 49.3% (90% CI: 48.5%-50.2%) win rate for white, based on 9.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 7.4% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System has a 51.1% (90% CI: 50.8%-51.5%) win rate for white (54K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

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

In Blitz games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.8%-49.3%) win rate for white (101K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.6%.

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

In Rapid games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System has a 48.1% (90% CI: 47.5%-48.8%) win rate for white (16K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.9%.

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

In Classical games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System has a 46.1% (90% CI: 43.3%-48.9%) win rate for white (857 Lichess games). Draw rate is 10.8%.

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

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System is statistically favors white with a 49.6% (90% CI: 49.4%-49.8%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1600-1799 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.