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English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation

139K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.8%Range (90% confident): 52.6% – 53.0%Based on 139K games
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Range (90% confident): 52.6% – 53.0%
Outcome Distribution
49.8%6.0%44.3%
Win
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7.d3
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation
Analyzen=139K
Avg Length39 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.0%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation has a 52.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.6% and 53.0%), based on 139K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 48% → 53%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 47.8% win rate (426 games)
  • 1000-1199: 50.9% win rate (1,250 games)
  • 1200-1399: 50.2% win rate (3,968 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.5% win rate (9,262 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.3% win rate (18,774 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.0% win rate (30,530 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.0% win rate (34,960 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.8% win rate (30,525 games)
  • 2500+: 52.5% win rate (9,638 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (56%), worst in Classical (46%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 56.3% win rate (42 games)
  • Bullet: 51.2% win rate (56,074 games)
  • Blitz: 49.1% win rate (70,435 games)
  • Rapid: 47.0% win rate (12,142 games)
  • Classical: 45.6% win rate (640 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: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 49.7% expected score (133 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 49.5% expected score (184 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 57.4% expected score (107 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 52.5% expected score (515 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.7% expected score (512 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 56.1% expected score (211 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 38.3% expected score (7 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (1,677 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (1,750 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 53.5% expected score (517 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 31.4% expected score (20 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 51.2% expected score (3,281 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (4,865 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.3% expected score (1,033 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 53.2% expected score (78 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 68.6% expected score (12 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 53.2% expected score (5,637 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.2% expected score (10,740 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.3% expected score (2,250 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 42.3% expected score (135 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 56.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (9,248 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.7% expected score (17,257 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 49.8% expected score (3,771 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 54.8% expected score (248 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 53.2% expected score (11,937 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (19,711 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 49.6% expected score (3,173 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.8% expected score (132 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.3% expected score (15,488 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.3% expected score (13,960 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 57.1% expected score (1,056 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 37.8% expected score (19 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 56.7% expected score (8,158 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 55.5% expected score (1,456 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 52.0% expected score (24 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation has a 49.8% (90% CI: 49.6%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 139K rated games from Lichess.

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

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 52.5% win rate for white (9.6K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (51.2%) outperforms Classical (45.6%) by 5.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation?

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation has a sharpness score of 94.0 (decisive), meaning 94.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 39 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation has a 47.8% (90% CI: 43.9%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 426 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 7.4% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation has a 50.9% (90% CI: 48.6%-53.3%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation has a 50.2% (90% CI: 48.9%-51.6%) win rate for white, based on 4.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 48.6%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 9.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation has a 49.3% (90% CI: 48.7%-49.9%) win rate for white, based on 19K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation has a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.5%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 31K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.6% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation has a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.6%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 35K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 6.3% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation has a 50.8% (90% CI: 50.4%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 31K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 7.0% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation has a 52.5% (90% CI: 51.6%-53.3%) win rate for white, based on 9.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 44 moves with a 8.1% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation has a 51.2% (90% CI: 50.9%-51.6%) win rate for white (56K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.6%.

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

In Blitz games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.8%-49.4%) win rate for white (70K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.6%.

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

In Rapid games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation has a 47.0% (90% CI: 46.3%-47.7%) win rate for white (12K Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.0%.

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

In Classical games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation has a 45.6% (90% CI: 42.4%-48.8%) win rate for white (640 Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.2%.

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

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Duchamp Variation is statistically favors white with a 49.8% (90% CI: 49.6%-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.