Global Opening

1 variations · 107K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Key Finding

Global Opening is balanced for White at 50.7% expected score.

This opening produces roughly even results, with outcomes depending more on middlegame play than opening choice.

You play

Playable

Rating

Time

White Expected Score0.0%Range (90% confident): 50.4% – 50.9%Aggregated from 1 variations

0%50.7%100%

Range (90% confident): 50.4% – 50.9%

ContextOverall · n=107K

Outcome Distribution

49.0%3.4%47.6%

Win

Draw

Loss

2.a3

Global Opening

Variations1

Games (Context)107K

Avg Length34 moves

Draw Rate3.4%

What Should I Play?

Player-controlled continuations for White · Overall

#1Global OpeningTop Pick

1.h3 e5 2.a3

Min adv +0.8% · n=107K

50.7%

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 Global Opening family has a 50.7% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.4% and 50.9%), aggregated from 1 variations and 107K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 46% → 49%

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (50%), worst in UltraBullet (44%)

UltraBullet

Bullet

Blitz

Rapid

Classical

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	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: 37.2% expected score (53 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (3,539 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 49.4% expected score (6,921 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 46.7% expected score (2,601 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 38.4% expected score (33 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 49.4% expected score (80 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 49.9% expected score (4,549 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.5% expected score (10,492 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (3,803 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 31.8% expected score (56 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 39.6% expected score (99 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.4% expected score (5,280 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.6% expected score (13,067 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 51.6% expected score (5,132 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 49.3% expected score (413 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 41.4% expected score (114 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (7,824 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.3% expected score (12,802 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 49.2% expected score (4,783 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 44.3% expected score (236 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 53.2% expected score (30 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (6,133 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.7% expected score (5,120 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.2% expected score (2,547 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 47.9% expected score (136 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 76.3% expected score (8 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.1% expected score (3,226 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.4% expected score (1,266 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 52.7% expected score (2,090 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 70.4% expected score (28 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.6% expected score (1,665 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.2% expected score (1,003 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.2% expected score (220 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.2% expected score (697 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 49.9% expected score (567 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.3% expected score (27 games)
2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (366 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 69.6% expected score (47 games)

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

Variations (1)

Global Opening107K games

Balanced50.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Global Opening win rate?

The Global Opening family has a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.7%-49.2%) win rate for white, aggregated from 1 variations and 107K rated games from Lichess.

How many Global Opening variations are there?

This analysis covers 1 Global Opening 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 Global Opening perform best?

The Global Opening family performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 49.5% win rate for white (19K games). Performance may vary by specific variation.

Is the Global Opening better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (49.7%) outperforms UltraBullet (43.8%) by 5.9% across all Global Opening variations.

How sharp is the Global Opening?

Global Opening games are 96.6% decisive (non-draws), with an average length of 34 moves. Sharpness varies by specific variation.

Is the Global Opening a good opening family?

The Global Opening family is statistically balanced overall with a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.7%-49.2%) aggregated win rate. However, win rates vary significantly between the 1 variations—explore individual lines to find the best fit for your style.