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English Opening: Wade Gambit

3.5K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.4%Range (90% confident): 51.0% – 53.8%Based on 3.5K games
0%52.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.0% – 53.8%
Outcome Distribution
50.2%4.4%45.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
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English Opening: Wade Gambit
Analyzen=3.5K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.4%

What is the English Opening: Wade Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the English Opening: Wade Gambit has a 52.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.0% and 53.8%), based on 3.5K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +5.9% · Breakpoint: 1200-1399

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 10.2% · Bullet best · Rapid worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 40% → 48%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 40.3% win rate (37 games)
  • 1000-1199: 37.7% win rate (29 games)
  • 1200-1399: 44.5% win rate (58 games)
  • 1400-1599: 55.6% win rate (118 games)
  • 1600-1799: 45.2% win rate (309 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.3% win rate (805 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.5% win rate (1,065 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.4% win rate (995 games)
  • 2500+: 48.2% win rate (95 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (56%), worst in UltraBullet (8%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 7.7% win rate (5 games)
  • Bullet: 56.2% win rate (761 games)
  • Blitz: 48.9% win rate (2,489 games)
  • Rapid: 46.0% win rate (245 games)
  • Classical: 44.0% win rate (11 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: 26.2% expected score (9 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 47.9% expected score (22 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 44.2% expected score (7 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 35.7% expected score (16 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 43.6% expected score (22 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 53.4% expected score (28 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 58.5% expected score (34 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 61.5% expected score (68 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 41.3% expected score (10 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 59.1% expected score (65 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 44.7% expected score (222 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 33.0% expected score (22 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 60.1% expected score (107 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (612 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 48.3% expected score (83 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 54.9% expected score (223 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.2% expected score (768 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.8% expected score (72 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 62.3% expected score (260 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.5% expected score (695 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 47.6% expected score (40 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (34 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 50.9% expected score (58 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 83.4% expected score (3 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the English Opening: Wade Gambit win rate?

The English Opening: Wade Gambit has a 50.2% (90% CI: 48.8%-51.6%) win rate for white, based on 3.5K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the English Opening: Wade Gambit perform best?

The English Opening: Wade Gambit performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 53.4% win rate for white (995 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the English Opening: Wade Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (56.2%) outperforms Rapid (46.0%) by 10.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the English Opening: Wade Gambit?

The English Opening: Wade Gambit has a sharpness score of 95.6 (very decisive), meaning 95.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the English Opening: Wade Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the English Opening: Wade Gambit has a 55.6% (90% CI: 48.1%-63.0%) win rate for white, based on 118 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Wade Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the English Opening: Wade Gambit has a 45.2% (90% CI: 40.6%-49.9%) win rate for white, based on 309 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Wade Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the English Opening: Wade Gambit has a 48.3% (90% CI: 45.4%-51.2%) win rate for white, based on 805 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Wade Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the English Opening: Wade Gambit has a 50.5% (90% CI: 48.0%-53.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Wade Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the English Opening: Wade Gambit has a 53.4% (90% CI: 50.8%-56.0%) win rate for white, based on 995 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Wade Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the English Opening: Wade Gambit has a 56.2% (90% CI: 53.2%-59.1%) win rate for white (761 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

What is the English Opening: Wade Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the English Opening: Wade Gambit has a 48.9% (90% CI: 47.2%-50.5%) win rate for white (2.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.7%.

What is the English Opening: Wade Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the English Opening: Wade Gambit has a 46.0% (90% CI: 40.9%-51.3%) win rate for white (245 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

Is the English Opening: Wade Gambit a good opening?

The English Opening: Wade Gambit is statistically balanced with a 50.2% (90% CI: 48.8%-51.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.