English Orangutan

1 variations · 31K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Key Finding

English Orangutan leaves White at 47.4% — consider alternatives.

The minimum advantage of -6.2% suggests this opening underperforms statistically at your level.

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Tough Sell

Rating

Time

White Expected Score0.0%Range (90% confident): 46.9% – 47.8%Aggregated from 1 variations

0%47.4%100%

Range (90% confident): 46.9% – 47.8%

ContextOverall · n=31K

Outcome Distribution

45.4%4.0%50.7%

Win

Draw

Loss

2.b4

English Orangutan

Variations1

Games (Context)31K

Avg Length34 moves

Draw Rate4.0%

What Should I Play?

Player-controlled continuations for White · Overall

#1English OrangutanTop Pick

1.c4 Nf6 2.b4

Min adv -6.2% · n=31K

47.4%

Continuations show the most common variations from this opening. Higher expected scores indicate better statistical outcomes, but familiarity and playstyle matter too.

Snapshot

Overall, the English Orangutan family has a 47.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 46.9% and 47.8%), aggregated from 1 variations and 31K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 42% → 52%

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (46%), worst in UltraBullet (30%)

UltraBullet

Bullet

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Rating vs Time Control Matrix

Click cells to filter · White expected scores

White% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

Rating	UB	Rapid	Class
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: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 42.3% expected score (411 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 44.0% expected score (800 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 45.0% expected score (283 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 43.4% expected score (653 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 46.2% expected score (1,014 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 46.9% expected score (426 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 31.5% expected score (12 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 31.5% expected score (12 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 43.8% expected score (890 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 47.0% expected score (1,883 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 44.4% expected score (746 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 33.6% expected score (32 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 33.2% expected score (43 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 44.9% expected score (1,276 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 45.5% expected score (2,644 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 45.2% expected score (1,089 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 37.0% expected score (79 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 21.7% expected score (25 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 46.7% expected score (1,318 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.4% expected score (4,565 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 46.2% expected score (1,254 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 52.1% expected score (69 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (11 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.5% expected score (972 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.5% expected score (3,690 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 49.5% expected score (1,674 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.8% expected score (59 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.3% expected score (864 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 49.9% expected score (1,840 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 48.0% expected score (852 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 54.9% expected score (19 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 48.9% expected score (757 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.0% expected score (599 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.9% expected score (154 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.7% expected score (94 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (31 games)

Matrix view reveals how performance varies across rating brackets and time controls. Green indicates favorable, red indicates challenging contexts.

Variations (1)

English Orangutan31K games

Losing47.4%

Analyze English Orangutan PositionsGet move-by-move win rates with the TrueElo analyzer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the English Orangutan win rate?

The English Orangutan family has a 45.4% (90% CI: 44.9%-45.8%) win rate for white, aggregated from 1 variations and 31K rated games from Lichess.

How many English Orangutan variations are there?

This analysis covers 1 English Orangutan variations with sufficient game data. Each variation has its own statistics page with detailed win rates by rating and time control.

At what rating does the English Orangutan perform best?

The English Orangutan family performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 49.1% win rate for white (1.5K games). Performance may vary by specific variation.

Is the English Orangutan better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (46.0%) outperforms UltraBullet (29.9%) by 16.1% across all English Orangutan variations.

How sharp is the English Orangutan?

English Orangutan games are 96.0% decisive (non-draws), with an average length of 34 moves. Sharpness varies by specific variation.

Is the English Orangutan a good opening family?

The English Orangutan family is slightly favors black overall with a 45.4% (90% CI: 44.9%-45.8%) aggregated win rate. However, win rates vary significantly between the 1 variations—explore individual lines to find the best fit for your style.