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Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation

91K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score46.0%Range (90% confident): 45.7% – 46.3%Based on 91K games
0%46.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 45.7% – 46.3%
Outcome Distribution
43.6%4.7%51.7%
Win
Draw
Loss
1...b5
Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation
Analyzen=91K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.7%

What is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation has a 46.0% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 45.7% and 46.3%), based on 91K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 45% → 39%

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1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 44.9% win rate (8,595 games)
  • 1000-1199: 43.9% win rate (8,422 games)
  • 1200-1399: 44.3% win rate (12,622 games)
  • 1400-1599: 44.1% win rate (16,907 games)
  • 1600-1799: 43.1% win rate (18,923 games)
  • 1800-1999: 43.0% win rate (15,334 games)
  • 2000-2199: 42.7% win rate (7,719 games)
  • 2200-2499: 41.0% win rate (2,099 games)
  • 2500+: 39.1% win rate (240 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (46%), worst in Rapid (42%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 45.1% win rate (363 games)
  • Bullet: 45.9% win rate (27,957 games)
  • Blitz: 42.7% win rate (46,290 games)
  • Rapid: 42.0% win rate (15,297 games)
  • Classical: 44.8% win rate (954 games)

Black% 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: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 49.3% expected score (1,829 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 49.0% expected score (4,330 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 49.2% expected score (2,358 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 55.5% expected score (72 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 72.0% expected score (19 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 47.1% expected score (2,162 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 45.7% expected score (4,324 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 45.3% expected score (1,822 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 45.4% expected score (95 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 42.4% expected score (38 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (3,609 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 45.1% expected score (6,448 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 46.4% expected score (2,421 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 47.2% expected score (106 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 41.0% expected score (199 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (4,731 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 45.2% expected score (8,667 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 45.5% expected score (2,974 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 46.6% expected score (336 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 38.2% expected score (66 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 47.6% expected score (4,847 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 45.0% expected score (10,612 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 42.6% expected score (3,173 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.2% expected score (225 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 65.7% expected score (24 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 46.7% expected score (5,253 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 45.0% expected score (7,968 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 43.5% expected score (1,993 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 38.8% expected score (96 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 47.2% expected score (3,962 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 43.4% expected score (3,256 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 41.3% expected score (473 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 60.2% expected score (23 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 76.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 43.3% expected score (1,355 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 44.7% expected score (655 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 39.8% expected score (82 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 45.0% expected score (209 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 43.7% expected score (30 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation win rate?

The Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation has a 51.7% (90% CI: 51.4%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 91K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation perform best?

The Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 52.6% win rate for white (19K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (52.0%) outperforms Classical (49.8%) by 2.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation?

The Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation has a sharpness score of 95.3 (very decisive), meaning 95.3% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation has a 46.5% (90% CI: 45.7%-47.4%) win rate for white, based on 8.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 8.6% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation has a 51.9% (90% CI: 51.0%-52.8%) win rate for white, based on 8.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation has a 51.9% (90% CI: 51.2%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation has a 52.1% (90% CI: 51.5%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 17K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation has a 52.6% (90% CI: 52.0%-53.2%) win rate for white, based on 19K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation has a 52.4% (90% CI: 51.7%-53.0%) win rate for white, based on 15K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation has a 52.2% (90% CI: 51.2%-53.1%) win rate for white, based on 7.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation has a 53.6% (90% CI: 51.8%-55.4%) win rate for white, based on 2.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation has a 49.1% (90% CI: 43.8%-54.4%) win rate for white, based on 240 Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 11.8% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation has a 53.9% (90% CI: 49.6%-58.2%) win rate for white (363 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.0%.

What is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation has a 51.3% (90% CI: 50.8%-51.8%) win rate for white (28K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.8%.

What is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation has a 52.0% (90% CI: 51.6%-52.4%) win rate for white (46K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

What is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation has a 51.7% (90% CI: 51.1%-52.4%) win rate for white (15K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.3%.

What is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation has a 49.8% (90% CI: 47.1%-52.4%) win rate for white (954 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.4%.

Is the Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation a good opening?

The Polish Opening: Symmetrical Variation is statistically favors white with a 51.7% (90% CI: 51.4%-52.0%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1600-1799 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.