Indian Defense: Omega Gambit

831K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score47.4%Range (90% confident): 47.3% – 47.5%Based on 831K games

0%47.4%100%

Range (90% confident): 47.3% – 47.5%

Outcome Distribution

45.9%3.0%51.1%

Win

Draw

Loss

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Indian Defense: Omega Gambit

Analyzen=831K

Avg Length32 moves

Sharpness97%

Draw Rate3.0%

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit has a 47.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 47.3% and 47.5%), based on 831K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: -0.1% · Breakpoint: 0-999

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 14.9% · Bullet best · Classical worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 43% → 48%

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (47%), worst in Classical (32%)

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White% by Rating × Time Control

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

Rating	UB	Bulle	Blitz	Rapid	Class
0-999
1000-1199
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1400-1599
1600-1799
1800-1999
2000-2199
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 44.6% expected score (238 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 47.8% expected score (17,673 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 45.9% expected score (27,000 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 41.9% expected score (16,524 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 46.0% expected score (225 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 42.9% expected score (632 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.1% expected score (24,060 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 47.7% expected score (21,124 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 43.1% expected score (7,955 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 43.0% expected score (394 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 41.7% expected score (2,267 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 49.1% expected score (38,459 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 47.7% expected score (27,053 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 42.9% expected score (7,328 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 34.6% expected score (416 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 45.2% expected score (6,437 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 48.1% expected score (55,722 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 46.3% expected score (35,034 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 40.7% expected score (8,034 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 26.5% expected score (694 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 47.7% expected score (9,284 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.2% expected score (77,960 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 46.1% expected score (40,152 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 43.2% expected score (6,959 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 37.1% expected score (281 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 50.4% expected score (3,709 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 48.3% expected score (101,412 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 45.6% expected score (42,774 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 43.0% expected score (4,734 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 32.1% expected score (157 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 51.1% expected score (1,177 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.3% expected score (108,351 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 45.6% expected score (27,370 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 44.3% expected score (2,758 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 29.3% expected score (25 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 47.0% expected score (742 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 48.4% expected score (80,853 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 48.4% expected score (9,075 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 45.8% expected score (344 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 53.0% expected score (32 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 50.6% expected score (15,294 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 48.7% expected score (233 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 70.7% expected score (13 games)
2500+ rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)

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Variations (5)

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Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Advance Variation

46.1%

Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation

48.6%

Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Alekhine Variation, Leko Gambit

48.0%

Indian Defense: Anti-Grünfeld, Basman-Williams Attack

48.4%

Continuations (1)

Indian Defense: Omega Gambit, Arafat Gambit

45.9%

Analyze Indian Defense: Omega Gambit PositionsGet move-by-move win rates with the TrueElo analyzer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit win rate?

The Indian Defense: Omega Gambit has a 45.9% (90% CI: 45.8%-46.0%) win rate for white, based on 831K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit perform best?

The Indian Defense: Omega Gambit performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 47.9% win rate for white (16K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (47.2%) outperforms Classical (32.3%) by 14.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit?

The Indian Defense: Omega Gambit has a sharpness score of 97.0 (very decisive), meaning 97.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit has a 43.3% (90% CI: 43.0%-43.6%) win rate for white, based on 62K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit has a 46.8% (90% CI: 46.4%-47.1%) win rate for white, based on 54K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit has a 46.5% (90% CI: 46.2%-46.8%) win rate for white, based on 76K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.2% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit has a 45.5% (90% CI: 45.2%-45.7%) win rate for white, based on 106K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit has a 45.9% (90% CI: 45.7%-46.1%) win rate for white, based on 135K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit has a 45.9% (90% CI: 45.7%-46.1%) win rate for white, based on 153K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit has a 46.0% (90% CI: 45.8%-46.2%) win rate for white, based on 140K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit has a 46.4% (90% CI: 46.1%-46.7%) win rate for white, based on 91K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit has a 47.9% (90% CI: 47.3%-48.6%) win rate for white, based on 16K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit has a 46.2% (90% CI: 45.7%-46.7%) win rate for white (25K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.3%.

What is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit has a 47.2% (90% CI: 47.0%-47.3%) win rate for white (520K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.6%.

What is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit has a 44.5% (90% CI: 44.3%-44.6%) win rate for white (230K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

What is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit has a 40.2% (90% CI: 39.8%-40.5%) win rate for white (55K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.5%.

What is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit has a 32.3% (90% CI: 30.7%-33.9%) win rate for white (2.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.8%.

Is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit a good opening?

The Indian Defense: Omega Gambit is slightly favors black with a 45.9% (90% CI: 45.8%-46.0%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2500+ Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.

What is the Indian Defense: Omega Gambit expected score for White?