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Indian Defense: London System

2.2M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score53.1%Range (90% confident): 53.1% – 53.2%Based on 2.2M games
0%53.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 53.1% – 53.2%
Outcome Distribution
50.8%4.6%44.6%
Win
Draw
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Indian Defense: London System
Analyzen=2.2M
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.6%

What is the Indian Defense: London System expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Indian Defense: London System has a 53.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.1% and 53.2%), based on 2.2M Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~51%)

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1200
1400
1600
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2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 51.4% win rate (28,858 games)
  • 1000-1199: 52.3% win rate (76,508 games)
  • 1200-1399: 51.7% win rate (167,597 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.2% win rate (295,407 games)
  • 1600-1799: 51.1% win rate (409,340 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.6% win rate (465,552 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.2% win rate (394,401 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.3% win rate (253,991 games)
  • 2500+: 50.3% win rate (59,299 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (51%), worst in UltraBullet (47%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 47.3% win rate (3,381 games)
  • Bullet: 51.2% win rate (818,932 games)
  • Blitz: 50.7% win rate (1,081,936 games)
  • Rapid: 50.3% win rate (236,649 games)
  • Classical: 49.2% win rate (10,055 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: 42.8% expected score (33 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 52.0% expected score (9,993 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (13,234 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 54.4% expected score (5,574 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 44.2% expected score (24 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 36.2% expected score (114 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 53.7% expected score (28,127 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 53.8% expected score (36,542 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 53.6% expected score (11,571 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (154 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 46.0% expected score (344 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 53.3% expected score (59,920 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 53.4% expected score (83,835 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 52.8% expected score (22,854 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 51.9% expected score (644 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 47.9% expected score (1,024 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (100,632 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 53.2% expected score (150,298 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 52.4% expected score (41,465 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 51.0% expected score (1,988 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 46.3% expected score (758 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 52.7% expected score (136,767 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.3% expected score (213,630 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 53.2% expected score (54,829 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 51.1% expected score (3,356 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 50.4% expected score (862 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (148,729 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (256,488 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 53.2% expected score (56,770 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 54.5% expected score (2,703 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 54.9% expected score (192 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.7% expected score (153,398 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (207,758 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.3% expected score (32,034 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 55.8% expected score (1,019 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 61.3% expected score (52 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (138,032 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.8% expected score (104,908 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.2% expected score (10,846 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 58.8% expected score (153 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 53.6% expected score (43,334 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.3% expected score (15,243 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 59.5% expected score (706 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 40.3% expected score (14 games)

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46.1%
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48.0%
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48.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Indian Defense: London System win rate?

The Indian Defense: London System has a 50.8% (90% CI: 50.8%-50.9%) win rate for white, based on 2.2M rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Indian Defense: London System perform best?

The Indian Defense: London System performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 52.3% win rate for white (77K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Indian Defense: London System better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (51.2%) outperforms UltraBullet (47.3%) by 3.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Indian Defense: London System?

The Indian Defense: London System has a sharpness score of 95.4 (very decisive), meaning 95.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Indian Defense: London System win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Indian Defense: London System has a 51.4% (90% CI: 50.9%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 29K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: London System win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Indian Defense: London System has a 52.3% (90% CI: 52.1%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 77K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: London System win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Indian Defense: London System has a 51.7% (90% CI: 51.5%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 168K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: London System win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Indian Defense: London System has a 51.2% (90% CI: 51.1%-51.4%) win rate for white, based on 295K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: London System win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Indian Defense: London System has a 51.1% (90% CI: 51.0%-51.2%) win rate for white, based on 409K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: London System win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Indian Defense: London System has a 50.6% (90% CI: 50.5%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 466K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: London System win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Indian Defense: London System has a 50.2% (90% CI: 50.0%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 394K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.6% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: London System win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Indian Defense: London System has a 50.3% (90% CI: 50.2%-50.5%) win rate for white, based on 254K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: London System win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Indian Defense: London System has a 50.3% (90% CI: 50.0%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 59K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 8.5% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: London System win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Indian Defense: London System has a 47.3% (90% CI: 45.9%-48.7%) win rate for white (3.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.7%.

What is the Indian Defense: London System win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Indian Defense: London System has a 51.2% (90% CI: 51.1%-51.3%) win rate for white (819K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.5%.

What is the Indian Defense: London System win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Indian Defense: London System has a 50.7% (90% CI: 50.6%-50.8%) win rate for white (1.1M Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.2%.

What is the Indian Defense: London System win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Indian Defense: London System has a 50.3% (90% CI: 50.2%-50.5%) win rate for white (237K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.7%.

What is the Indian Defense: London System win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Indian Defense: London System has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.3%-50.0%) win rate for white (10K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.8%.

Is the Indian Defense: London System a good opening?

The Indian Defense: London System is statistically favors white with a 50.8% (90% CI: 50.8%-50.9%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1000-1199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.