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English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation

1.0M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score47.3%Range (90% confident): 47.2% – 47.4%Based on 1.0M games
0%47.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 47.2% – 47.4%
Outcome Distribution
45.2%4.1%50.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
2...Nc6
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation
Analyzen=1.0M
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.1%

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation has a 47.3% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 47.2% and 47.4%), based on 1.0M Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 46% → 40%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 46.0% win rate (14,043 games)
  • 1000-1199: 46.6% win rate (33,306 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.6% win rate (69,988 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.5% win rate (137,296 games)
  • 1600-1799: 46.0% win rate (218,202 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.2% win rate (267,612 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.1% win rate (192,846 games)
  • 2200-2499: 43.0% win rate (99,286 games)
  • 2500+: 40.0% win rate (13,475 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~45%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 45.3% win rate (1,941 games)
  • Bullet: 45.4% win rate (466,315 games)
  • Blitz: 45.1% win rate (482,182 games)
  • Rapid: 45.0% win rate (91,803 games)
  • Classical: 44.6% win rate (3,813 games)

Black% 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, UltraBullet: 52.5% expected score (99 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (5,039 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 48.1% expected score (6,635 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 45.7% expected score (2,242 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 55.1% expected score (28 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 42.3% expected score (502 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 48.1% expected score (13,722 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 48.2% expected score (15,082 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 47.6% expected score (3,906 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 44.3% expected score (94 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 40.6% expected score (217 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (26,911 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.3% expected score (34,679 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 48.5% expected score (7,952 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 44.0% expected score (229 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 45.4% expected score (400 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (51,828 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 48.4% expected score (68,802 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 47.8% expected score (15,328 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 49.6% expected score (938 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 49.6% expected score (382 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 47.5% expected score (80,754 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.0% expected score (110,480 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 48.9% expected score (25,253 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 49.4% expected score (1,333 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 45.6% expected score (223 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.2% expected score (103,011 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 47.7% expected score (139,000 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 47.7% expected score (24,501 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 48.8% expected score (877 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 53.3% expected score (89 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 46.7% expected score (98,099 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.4% expected score (83,830 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 46.7% expected score (10,537 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 43.0% expected score (291 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 57.8% expected score (24 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 45.9% expected score (74,597 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 44.6% expected score (22,595 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 40.8% expected score (2,050 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 36.1% expected score (20 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 42.3% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 43.2% expected score (12,354 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 41.7% expected score (1,079 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 38.8% expected score (34 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (3 games)

Related Openings

Parent
English Opening
50.4%
Variations (5)
English Opening: King's English Variation
51.0%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense
50.2%
English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense
52.0%
English Opening: King's English Variation, Reversed Sicilian
52.2%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation
50.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation has a 50.6% (90% CI: 50.6%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.0M rated games from Lichess.

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

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 54.0% win rate for white (13K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

UltraBullet (53.8%) outperforms Classical (48.0%) by 5.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation has a sharpness score of 95.9 (very decisive), meaning 95.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation has a 50.5% (90% CI: 49.8%-51.2%) win rate for white, based on 14K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation has a 50.7% (90% CI: 50.2%-51.1%) win rate for white, based on 33K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation has a 50.4% (90% CI: 50.0%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 70K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation has a 50.2% (90% CI: 49.9%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 137K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation has a 50.2% (90% CI: 50.0%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 218K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation has a 50.3% (90% CI: 50.2%-50.5%) win rate for white, based on 268K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation has a 51.1% (90% CI: 50.9%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 193K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation has a 52.0% (90% CI: 51.7%-52.2%) win rate for white, based on 99K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation has a 54.0% (90% CI: 53.3%-54.7%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 6.0% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation has a 53.8% (90% CI: 51.9%-55.6%) win rate for white (1.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.0%.

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

In Bullet games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation has a 51.5% (90% CI: 51.4%-51.6%) win rate for white (466K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

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

In Blitz games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation has a 50.1% (90% CI: 50.0%-50.2%) win rate for white (482K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

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

In Rapid games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation has a 49.4% (90% CI: 49.2%-49.7%) win rate for white (92K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.6%.

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

In Classical games, the English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation has a 48.0% (90% CI: 46.7%-49.3%) win rate for white (3.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.4%.

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

The English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Two Knights Variation is statistically favors white with a 50.6% (90% CI: 50.6%-50.7%) 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.