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English Opening: Wing Gambit

11K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score47.6%Range (90% confident): 46.9% – 48.4%Based on 11K games
0%47.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 46.9% – 48.4%
Outcome Distribution
45.6%4.1%50.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
2.b4
English Opening: Wing Gambit
Analyzen=11K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.1%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the English Opening: Wing Gambit has a 47.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 46.9% and 48.4%), based on 11K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: -1.4% · Breakpoint: 0-999

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 9.4% · UltraBullet best · Rapid worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 37% → 54%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 37.3% win rate (947 games)
  • 1000-1199: 42.5% win rate (870 games)
  • 1200-1399: 45.9% win rate (1,513 games)
  • 1400-1599: 43.7% win rate (1,580 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.6% win rate (2,046 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.1% win rate (1,747 games)
  • 2000-2199: 45.0% win rate (1,459 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.6% win rate (1,139 games)
  • 2500+: 54.1% win rate (114 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (49%), worst in Rapid (40%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 48.9% win rate (116 games)
  • Bullet: 47.1% win rate (4,258 games)
  • Blitz: 46.1% win rate (5,434 games)
  • Rapid: 39.5% win rate (1,517 games)
  • Classical: 41.0% win rate (90 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, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 40.5% expected score (252 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 48.7% expected score (456 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 30.8% expected score (230 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 45.2% expected score (318 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 45.8% expected score (370 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 37.0% expected score (168 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.3% expected score (429 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 49.2% expected score (860 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 36.1% expected score (200 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 41.9% expected score (17 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 53.3% expected score (60 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 44.2% expected score (476 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 46.3% expected score (756 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 44.0% expected score (254 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 43.0% expected score (34 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 41.1% expected score (32 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (640 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (1,054 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.3% expected score (309 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 54.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.7% expected score (635 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.3% expected score (889 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 49.1% expected score (211 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 45.9% expected score (557 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.8% expected score (777 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 45.8% expected score (117 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.5% expected score (846 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 49.3% expected score (264 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 51.8% expected score (27 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 58.0% expected score (105 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 34.2% expected score (8 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the English Opening: Wing Gambit win rate?

The English Opening: Wing Gambit has a 45.6% (90% CI: 44.8%-46.3%) win rate for white, based on 11K rated games from Lichess.

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

The English Opening: Wing Gambit performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 49.6% win rate for white (2.0K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (47.1%) outperforms Classical (41.0%) by 6.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the English Opening: Wing Gambit?

The English Opening: Wing Gambit has a sharpness score of 95.9 (very decisive), meaning 95.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the English Opening: Wing Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the English Opening: Wing Gambit has a 37.3% (90% CI: 34.7%-39.9%) win rate for white, based on 947 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 9.4% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Wing Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the English Opening: Wing Gambit has a 42.5% (90% CI: 39.8%-45.3%) win rate for white, based on 870 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Wing Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the English Opening: Wing Gambit has a 45.9% (90% CI: 43.8%-48.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the English Opening: Wing Gambit has a 43.7% (90% CI: 41.6%-45.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the English Opening: Wing Gambit has a 49.6% (90% CI: 47.8%-51.4%) win rate for white, based on 2.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the English Opening: Wing Gambit has a 46.1% (90% CI: 44.2%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the English Opening: Wing Gambit has a 45.0% (90% CI: 42.9%-47.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the English Opening: Wing Gambit has a 48.6% (90% CI: 46.2%-51.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Wing Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the English Opening: Wing Gambit has a 54.1% (90% CI: 46.5%-61.7%) win rate for white, based on 114 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Wing Gambit win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the English Opening: Wing Gambit has a 48.9% (90% CI: 41.4%-56.5%) win rate for white (116 Lichess games). Draw rate is 0.4%.

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

In Bullet games, the English Opening: Wing Gambit has a 47.1% (90% CI: 45.8%-48.3%) win rate for white (4.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.2%.

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

In Blitz games, the English Opening: Wing Gambit has a 46.1% (90% CI: 45.0%-47.2%) win rate for white (5.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

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

In Rapid games, the English Opening: Wing Gambit has a 39.5% (90% CI: 37.4%-41.6%) win rate for white (1.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.2%.

Is the English Opening: Wing Gambit a good opening?

The English Opening: Wing Gambit is slightly favors black with a 45.6% (90% CI: 44.8%-46.3%) 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.