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Four Knights Game: Glek System

97K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score50.2%Range (90% confident): 49.9% – 50.5%Based on 97K games
0%50.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.9% – 50.5%
Outcome Distribution
47.9%4.6%47.5%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Four Knights Game: Glek System
Analyzen=97K
Avg Length33 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.6%

What is the Four Knights Game: Glek System expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Four Knights Game: Glek System has a 50.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 49.9% and 50.5%), based on 97K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 47% → 50%

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1400
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2500+

  • 0-999: 46.6% win rate (12,476 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.5% win rate (16,254 games)
  • 1200-1399: 47.4% win rate (16,205 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.5% win rate (15,240 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.4% win rate (11,330 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.3% win rate (8,116 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.3% win rate (7,047 games)
  • 2200-2499: 49.9% win rate (7,409 games)
  • 2500+: 49.9% win rate (2,458 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (50%), worst in Classical (46%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 50.3% win rate (87 games)
  • Bullet: 49.4% win rate (18,932 games)
  • Blitz: 48.2% win rate (49,218 games)
  • Rapid: 46.4% win rate (27,152 games)
  • Classical: 45.8% win rate (1,146 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: 29.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 49.5% expected score (1,903 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (5,932 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 48.4% expected score (4,600 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 41.3% expected score (33 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (26 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (2,511 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 49.8% expected score (7,763 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 48.9% expected score (5,816 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 46.1% expected score (138 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 44.3% expected score (16 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (2,369 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (7,413 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 48.4% expected score (6,123 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 53.0% expected score (284 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 59.8% expected score (24 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.8% expected score (2,666 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.4% expected score (7,440 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 47.8% expected score (4,725 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 43.9% expected score (385 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.8% expected score (2,274 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.1% expected score (6,205 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 47.2% expected score (2,681 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 48.2% expected score (163 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 77.3% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.5% expected score (1,501 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (4,986 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.7% expected score (1,542 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 48.8% expected score (83 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (1,492 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.9% expected score (4,455 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.2% expected score (1,052 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 66.2% expected score (48 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (2,457 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.4% expected score (4,357 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 57.7% expected score (584 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 62.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.9% expected score (1,759 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (667 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (29 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Four Knights Game: Glek System win rate?

The Four Knights Game: Glek System has a 47.9% (90% CI: 47.6%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 97K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Four Knights Game: Glek System perform best?

The Four Knights Game: Glek System performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 49.9% win rate for white (7.4K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Four Knights Game: Glek System better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (49.4%) outperforms UltraBullet (50.3%) by -0.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Four Knights Game: Glek System?

The Four Knights Game: Glek System has a sharpness score of 95.4 (very decisive), meaning 95.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 33 moves.

What is the Four Knights Game: Glek System win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Four Knights Game: Glek System has a 46.6% (90% CI: 45.8%-47.3%) win rate for white, based on 12K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the Four Knights Game: Glek System win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Four Knights Game: Glek System has a 47.5% (90% CI: 46.8%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 16K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Four Knights Game: Glek System win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Four Knights Game: Glek System has a 47.4% (90% CI: 46.8%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 16K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Four Knights Game: Glek System win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Four Knights Game: Glek System has a 47.5% (90% CI: 46.9%-48.2%) win rate for white, based on 15K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Four Knights Game: Glek System win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Four Knights Game: Glek System has a 47.4% (90% CI: 46.6%-48.2%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Four Knights Game: Glek System win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Four Knights Game: Glek System has a 49.3% (90% CI: 48.4%-50.2%) win rate for white, based on 8.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the Four Knights Game: Glek System win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Four Knights Game: Glek System has a 49.3% (90% CI: 48.4%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 7.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the Four Knights Game: Glek System win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Four Knights Game: Glek System has a 49.9% (90% CI: 48.9%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 7.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 7.2% draw rate.

What is the Four Knights Game: Glek System win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Four Knights Game: Glek System has a 49.9% (90% CI: 48.2%-51.5%) win rate for white, based on 2.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 8.6% draw rate.

What is the Four Knights Game: Glek System win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Four Knights Game: Glek System has a 49.4% (90% CI: 48.8%-50.0%) win rate for white (19K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.4%.

What is the Four Knights Game: Glek System win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Four Knights Game: Glek System has a 48.2% (90% CI: 47.8%-48.6%) win rate for white (49K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

What is the Four Knights Game: Glek System win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Four Knights Game: Glek System has a 46.4% (90% CI: 45.9%-46.9%) win rate for white (27K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.8%.

What is the Four Knights Game: Glek System win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Four Knights Game: Glek System has a 45.8% (90% CI: 43.4%-48.2%) win rate for white (1.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

Is the Four Knights Game: Glek System a good opening?

The Four Knights Game: Glek System is statistically balanced with a 47.9% (90% CI: 47.6%-48.1%) 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.