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King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense

1.1M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.9%Range (90% confident): 52.8% – 53.0%Based on 1.1M games
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Range (90% confident): 52.8% – 53.0%
Outcome Distribution
50.0%5.8%44.2%
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King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense
Analyzen=1.1M
Avg Length39 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate5.8%

What is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense has a 52.9% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.8% and 53.0%), based on 1.1M Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 48% → 52%

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1200
1400
1600
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2000
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2500+

  • 0-999: 47.7% win rate (13,258 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.2% win rate (19,572 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.8% win rate (31,486 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.2% win rate (55,384 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.1% win rate (95,939 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.2% win rate (162,443 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.5% win rate (237,742 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.5% win rate (314,775 games)
  • 2500+: 51.9% win rate (153,116 games)

White Win% by Time Control

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

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 50.6% win rate (21,448 games)
  • Bullet: 50.5% win rate (546,795 games)
  • Blitz: 49.7% win rate (435,461 games)
  • Rapid: 48.4% win rate (76,289 games)
  • Classical: 46.9% win rate (3,722 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: 58.2% expected score (41 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 48.4% expected score (3,221 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (6,369 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.8% expected score (3,597 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 46.9% expected score (30 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 53.4% expected score (190 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 52.0% expected score (5,910 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.4% expected score (8,764 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 51.6% expected score (4,587 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 51.7% expected score (121 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 49.0% expected score (713 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 52.3% expected score (10,831 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 51.5% expected score (13,278 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 51.6% expected score (6,360 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 52.3% expected score (304 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 48.1% expected score (3,014 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (20,109 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.5% expected score (23,280 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.6% expected score (8,444 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.1% expected score (537 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 51.2% expected score (6,750 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (32,603 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (43,846 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.0% expected score (11,817 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 47.9% expected score (923 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 53.2% expected score (7,360 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (58,503 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.6% expected score (80,835 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.1% expected score (14,748 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 51.0% expected score (997 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 56.8% expected score (2,652 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (96,699 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.7% expected score (122,350 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.6% expected score (15,452 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 55.6% expected score (589 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 59.6% expected score (627 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (189,306 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.0% expected score (113,873 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.1% expected score (10,751 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 57.1% expected score (218 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 64.2% expected score (101 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.3% expected score (129,613 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.9% expected score (22,866 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 65.2% expected score (533 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (3 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense win rate?

The King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.9%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.1M rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense perform best?

The King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 51.9% win rate for white (153K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (50.5%) outperforms Classical (46.9%) by 3.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense?

The King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense has a sharpness score of 94.2 (decisive), meaning 94.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 39 moves.

What is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense has a 47.7% (90% CI: 47.0%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.6%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 20K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense has a 49.8% (90% CI: 49.4%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 31K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.9%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 55K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.8%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 96K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense has a 49.2% (90% CI: 49.0%-49.4%) win rate for white, based on 162K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense has a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.3%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 238K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.6% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense has a 50.5% (90% CI: 50.4%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 315K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 6.5% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense has a 51.9% (90% CI: 51.7%-52.1%) win rate for white, based on 153K Lichess games. Average game length is 44 moves with a 7.6% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense has a 50.6% (90% CI: 50.0%-51.2%) win rate for white (21K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.6%.

What is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense has a 50.5% (90% CI: 50.4%-50.6%) win rate for white (547K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.1%.

What is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense has a 49.7% (90% CI: 49.6%-49.9%) win rate for white (435K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.6%.

What is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense has a 48.4% (90% CI: 48.1%-48.7%) win rate for white (76K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.3%.

What is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense has a 46.9% (90% CI: 45.6%-48.3%) win rate for white (3.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.7%.

Is the King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense a good opening?

The King's Indian Attack: Symmetrical Defense is statistically favors white with a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.9%-50.1%) 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.