Sodium Attack

2 variations · 194K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Key Finding

Sodium Attack leaves White at 47.7% — consider alternatives.

The minimum advantage of -5.1% suggests this opening underperforms statistically at your level.

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Rating

Time

White Expected Score0.0%Range (90% confident): 47.5% – 47.9%Aggregated from 2 variations

0%47.7%100%

Range (90% confident): 47.5% – 47.9%

ContextOverall · n=194K

Outcome Distribution

45.3%4.7%50.0%

Win

Draw

Loss

1.Na3

Sodium Attack

Variations2

Games (Context)194K

Avg Length33 moves

Draw Rate4.7%

What Should I Play?

Player-controlled continuations for White · Overall

#1Sodium AttackTop Pick

1.Na3

Min adv -5.1% · n=193K

47.7%

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 Sodium Attack family has a 47.7% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 47.5% and 47.9%), aggregated from 2 variations and 194K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 39% → 46%

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (49%), worst in Classical (33%)

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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: 29.0% expected score (84 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 41.1% expected score (6,723 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 43.2% expected score (16,856 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 41.9% expected score (10,624 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 32.4% expected score (256 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 51.0% expected score (366 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 45.9% expected score (5,008 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 45.4% expected score (9,535 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 40.6% expected score (4,280 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 36.8% expected score (430 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 50.9% expected score (1,017 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 49.0% expected score (9,910 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 44.5% expected score (7,039 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 42.3% expected score (3,257 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 36.5% expected score (558 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 48.3% expected score (1,188 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 46.8% expected score (11,817 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 46.6% expected score (9,017 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 38.2% expected score (3,073 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 30.2% expected score (571 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 46.8% expected score (277 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.9% expected score (8,030 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.6% expected score (8,299 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 46.6% expected score (1,633 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.8% expected score (249 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 47.2% expected score (580 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.7% expected score (19,899 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.7% expected score (10,488 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.6% expected score (2,065 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 53.2% expected score (62 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 58.8% expected score (90 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.1% expected score (13,973 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.7% expected score (9,717 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.8% expected score (1,890 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 53.4% expected score (57 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 75.7% expected score (18 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.8% expected score (8,194 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.3% expected score (2,746 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.8% expected score (366 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.2% expected score (2,496 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 49.7% expected score (708 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 43.9% expected score (81 games)
2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (3 games)

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

Variations (2)

Sodium Attack193K games

Losing47.7%

Sodium Attack: Durkin Gambit103 games

Losing50.0%

Analyze Sodium Attack PositionsGet move-by-move win rates with the TrueElo analyzer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sodium Attack win rate?

The Sodium Attack family has a 45.3% (90% CI: 45.1%-45.5%) win rate for white, aggregated from 2 variations and 194K rated games from Lichess.

How many Sodium Attack variations are there?

This analysis covers 2 Sodium Attack 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 Sodium Attack perform best?

The Sodium Attack family performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 50.3% win rate for white (33K games). Performance may vary by specific variation.

Is the Sodium Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (48.0%) outperforms Classical (33.1%) by 14.9% across all Sodium Attack variations.

How sharp is the Sodium Attack?

Sodium Attack games are 95.3% decisive (non-draws), with an average length of 33 moves. Sharpness varies by specific variation.

Is the Sodium Attack a good opening family?

The Sodium Attack family is slightly favors black overall with a 45.3% (90% CI: 45.1%-45.5%) aggregated win rate. However, win rates vary significantly between the 2 variations—explore individual lines to find the best fit for your style.