Lasker Simul Special

1 variations · 388K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Key Finding

Lasker Simul Special is balanced for White at 49.2% 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): 49.1% – 49.4%Aggregated from 1 variations

0%49.2%100%

Range (90% confident): 49.1% – 49.4%

ContextOverall · n=388K

Outcome Distribution

47.2%4.0%48.8%

Win

Draw

Loss

1...h5

Lasker Simul Special

Variations1

Games (Context)388K

Avg Length36 moves

Draw Rate4.0%

What Should I Play?

Player-controlled continuations for White · Overall · limited data

No continuation list is available for this context yet (needs more games).

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 Lasker Simul Special family has a 49.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 49.1% and 49.4%), aggregated from 1 variations and 388K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~49%)

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White Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~49%)

UltraBullet

Bullet

Blitz

Rapid

Classical

Rating vs Time Control Matrix

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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
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: 38.6% expected score (38 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (1,514 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (3,139 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 53.1% expected score (998 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (19 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 45.7% expected score (150 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 53.3% expected score (2,559 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.0% expected score (4,531 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 55.3% expected score (1,102 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 55.5% expected score (35 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 46.2% expected score (674 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 49.9% expected score (5,375 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 51.7% expected score (7,798 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 52.2% expected score (1,677 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 44.5% expected score (62 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 49.0% expected score (1,864 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 48.7% expected score (10,746 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.7% expected score (12,055 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 51.2% expected score (2,352 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 55.0% expected score (120 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 48.6% expected score (3,797 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.3% expected score (19,196 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.3% expected score (18,902 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.5% expected score (2,598 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 48.6% expected score (106 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 45.4% expected score (9,247 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 48.5% expected score (27,741 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.1% expected score (22,981 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 47.6% expected score (2,381 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 46.8% expected score (45 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 48.5% expected score (9,655 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.4% expected score (37,033 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.7% expected score (19,507 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 48.9% expected score (1,232 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 56.9% expected score (13 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 51.1% expected score (4,784 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (74,714 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 51.5% expected score (13,848 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.3% expected score (309 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 51.7% expected score (87 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 50.9% expected score (60,985 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 55.0% expected score (2,004 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 39.8% expected score (18 games)

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

Variations (1)

Lasker Simul Special388K games

Balanced49.2%

Analyze Lasker Simul Special PositionsGet move-by-move win rates with the TrueElo analyzer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lasker Simul Special win rate?

The Lasker Simul Special family has a 47.2% (90% CI: 47.1%-47.4%) win rate for white, aggregated from 1 variations and 388K rated games from Lichess.

How many Lasker Simul Special variations are there?

This analysis covers 1 Lasker Simul Special 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 Lasker Simul Special perform best?

The Lasker Simul Special family performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 50.5% win rate for white (8.4K games). Performance may vary by specific variation.

Is the Lasker Simul Special better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (48.5%) outperforms Classical (47.5%) by 1.0% across all Lasker Simul Special variations.

How sharp is the Lasker Simul Special?

Lasker Simul Special games are 96.0% decisive (non-draws), with an average length of 36 moves. Sharpness varies by specific variation.

Is the Lasker Simul Special a good opening family?

The Lasker Simul Special family is statistically balanced overall with a 47.2% (90% CI: 47.1%-47.4%) aggregated win rate. However, win rates vary significantly between the 1 variations—explore individual lines to find the best fit for your style.