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 Ware Opening family has a 48.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 48.0% and 48.2%), aggregated from 6 variations and 1.7M Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 40% → 49%

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (49%), worst in Classical (35%)

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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
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1800-1999
2000-2199
2200-2499
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 40.3% expected score (888 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 42.1% expected score (52,080 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 44.5% expected score (115,441 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 41.2% expected score (60,220 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 36.8% expected score (1,151 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 46.5% expected score (2,265 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 47.0% expected score (57,001 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 47.4% expected score (98,071 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 46.1% expected score (49,182 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 36.7% expected score (1,832 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 48.9% expected score (11,251 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (71,849 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 47.8% expected score (117,739 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 46.9% expected score (52,036 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 40.7% expected score (3,380 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 51.3% expected score (9,073 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 46.6% expected score (91,854 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 46.7% expected score (100,948 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 43.0% expected score (41,939 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 34.1% expected score (4,330 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 48.7% expected score (7,629 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.5% expected score (118,263 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.8% expected score (88,874 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 49.0% expected score (25,355 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 46.1% expected score (1,334 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 47.6% expected score (6,827 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 50.4% expected score (106,624 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.2% expected score (65,718 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 49.1% expected score (10,206 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 51.8% expected score (481 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 56.2% expected score (4,453 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.9% expected score (91,254 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 49.6% expected score (29,215 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.5% expected score (3,842 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 53.1% expected score (81 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 51.4% expected score (1,563 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.9% expected score (128,229 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.0% expected score (14,294 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 61.6% expected score (1,038 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 54.2% expected score (46 games)
2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 58.8% expected score (129 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 56.5% expected score (32,979 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 53.3% expected score (4,150 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (585 games)
2500+ rating, Classical: 58.0% expected score (188 games)

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

Variations (6)

Ware Opening: Wing Gambit300 games

Winning59.3%

Ware Opening: Symmetric Variation34K games

Balanced50.5%

Ware Opening1.5M games

Balanced48.3%

Ware Opening: Ware Gambit194 games

Losing52.8%

Ware Opening: Crab Variation74K games

Losing45.5%

Ware Opening: Meadow Hay Trap60K games

Losing43.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ware Opening win rate?

The Ware Opening family has a 45.9% (90% CI: 45.8%-46.0%) win rate for white, aggregated from 6 variations and 1.7M rated games from Lichess.

How many Ware Opening variations are there?

This analysis covers 6 Ware Opening 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 Ware Opening perform best?

The Ware Opening family performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 50.1% win rate for white (145K games). Performance may vary by specific variation.

Is the Ware Opening better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (48.9%) outperforms Classical (35.4%) by 13.5% across all Ware Opening variations.

How sharp is the Ware Opening?

Ware Opening games are 95.7% decisive (non-draws), with an average length of 34 moves. Sharpness varies by specific variation.

Is the Ware Opening a good opening family?

The Ware Opening family is slightly favors black overall with a 45.9% (90% CI: 45.8%-46.0%) aggregated win rate. However, win rates vary significantly between the 6 variations—explore individual lines to find the best fit for your style.

What Should I Play?

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