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English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation

194K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.4%Range (90% confident): 51.2% – 51.6%Based on 194K games
0%51.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.2% – 51.6%
Outcome Distribution
48.3%6.1%45.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
5.Nf3
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation
Analyzen=194K
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.1%

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation has a 51.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.2% and 51.6%), based on 194K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~47%)

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2500+

  • 0-999: 47.0% win rate (395 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.6% win rate (1,724 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.1% win rate (5,178 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.4% win rate (11,850 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.9% win rate (23,608 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.7% win rate (39,233 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.0% win rate (47,191 games)
  • 2200-2499: 47.7% win rate (50,158 games)
  • 2500+: 48.0% win rate (14,935 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (57%), worst in Classical (42%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 56.9% win rate (24 games)
  • Bullet: 49.3% win rate (69,143 games)
  • Blitz: 47.7% win rate (109,298 games)
  • Rapid: 48.6% win rate (15,098 games)
  • Classical: 42.2% win rate (709 games)

White% 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, Bullet: 49.1% expected score (163 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 48.1% expected score (185 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (47 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.8% expected score (810 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.6% expected score (736 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (175 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 72.3% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (2,225 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (2,360 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 53.3% expected score (575 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 54.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.9% expected score (4,238 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.0% expected score (6,337 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 52.4% expected score (1,214 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 47.1% expected score (50 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 80.8% expected score (5 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 51.0% expected score (7,566 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.0% expected score (13,198 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.3% expected score (2,711 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 46.2% expected score (128 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (11,469 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (23,161 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.6% expected score (4,313 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 44.5% expected score (290 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (14,570 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.4% expected score (28,789 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.9% expected score (3,665 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 53.3% expected score (167 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.3% expected score (18,602 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (29,279 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.2% expected score (2,222 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 46.4% expected score (54 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 53.4% expected score (9,500 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (5,253 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 56.8% expected score (176 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (6 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation win rate?

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation has a 48.3% (90% CI: 48.1%-48.5%) win rate for white, based on 194K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation perform best?

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation performs best at 1400-1599 Elo with a 49.4% win rate for white (12K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (49.3%) outperforms Classical (42.2%) by 7.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation?

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation has a sharpness score of 93.9 (decisive), meaning 93.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation has a 47.0% (90% CI: 42.9%-51.2%) win rate for white, based on 395 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation has a 49.6% (90% CI: 47.7%-51.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation has a 49.1% (90% CI: 47.9%-50.2%) win rate for white, based on 5.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation has a 49.4% (90% CI: 48.7%-50.2%) win rate for white, based on 12K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.4%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 24K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation has a 48.7% (90% CI: 48.3%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 39K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation has a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.7%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 47K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 6.1% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation has a 47.7% (90% CI: 47.3%-48.0%) win rate for white, based on 50K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 7.6% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation has a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.4%-48.7%) win rate for white, based on 15K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 10.4% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation has a 49.3% (90% CI: 49.0%-49.6%) win rate for white (69K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation has a 47.7% (90% CI: 47.4%-47.9%) win rate for white (109K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.0%.

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation has a 48.6% (90% CI: 47.9%-49.3%) win rate for white (15K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.6%.

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation has a 42.2% (90% CI: 39.1%-45.2%) win rate for white (709 Lichess games). Draw rate is 10.8%.

Is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation a good opening?

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Three Knights, Fianchetto Variation is statistically balanced with a 48.3% (90% CI: 48.1%-48.5%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1400-1599 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.