Yusupov-Rubinstein System

1 variations · 995K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Key Finding

Yusupov-Rubinstein System gives White a 52.8% expected score — a strong opening choice.

With a minimum advantage of 5.4%, this opening reliably outperforms the baseline 50% expected score.

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White Expected Score0.0%Range (90% confident): 52.7% – 52.9%Aggregated from 1 variations

0%52.8%100%

Range (90% confident): 52.7% – 52.9%

ContextOverall · n=995K

Outcome Distribution

50.6%4.4%45.0%

Win

Draw

Loss

3.e3

Yusupov-Rubinstein System

Variations1

Games (Context)995K

Avg Length36 moves

Draw Rate4.4%

What Should I Play?

Player-controlled continuations for White · Overall

#1Yusupov-Rubinstein SystemTop Pick

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.e3

Min adv +5.4% · n=995K

52.8%

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 Yusupov-Rubinstein System family has a 52.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.7% and 52.9%), aggregated from 1 variations and 995K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~50%)

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White Win% by Time Control

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

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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
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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: 23.4% expected score (38 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (5,537 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 51.6% expected score (12,608 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (5,600 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (46 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 46.9% expected score (219 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 53.9% expected score (13,588 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (22,019 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 52.8% expected score (7,477 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.9% expected score (175 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 47.1% expected score (1,083 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (26,438 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 53.8% expected score (43,606 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 52.6% expected score (11,541 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 52.4% expected score (542 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 48.3% expected score (2,409 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 52.7% expected score (44,197 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 53.5% expected score (67,147 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 52.2% expected score (18,923 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 49.6% expected score (1,242 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.3% expected score (5,990 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (60,488 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.9% expected score (88,374 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.7% expected score (23,748 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.5% expected score (1,451 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 51.8% expected score (5,004 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (76,790 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (87,405 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 52.7% expected score (20,842 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 51.2% expected score (1,099 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 57.3% expected score (2,055 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.7% expected score (76,820 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (72,948 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.2% expected score (10,495 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 52.5% expected score (430 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 58.5% expected score (698 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.5% expected score (86,156 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (43,687 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 53.7% expected score (3,356 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 60.0% expected score (94 games)
2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 76.1% expected score (10 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (36,598 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.4% expected score (5,332 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 65.1% expected score (211 games)
2500+ rating, Classical: 40.9% expected score (4 games)

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

Variations (1)

Yusupov-Rubinstein System995K games

Winning52.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Yusupov-Rubinstein System win rate?

The Yusupov-Rubinstein System family has a 50.6% (90% CI: 50.5%-50.7%) win rate for white, aggregated from 1 variations and 995K rated games from Lichess.

How many Yusupov-Rubinstein System variations are there?

This analysis covers 1 Yusupov-Rubinstein System 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 Yusupov-Rubinstein System perform best?

The Yusupov-Rubinstein System family performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 51.7% win rate for white (83K games). Performance may vary by specific variation.

Is the Yusupov-Rubinstein System better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (51.1%) outperforms Classical (47.3%) by 3.8% across all Yusupov-Rubinstein System variations.

How sharp is the Yusupov-Rubinstein System?

Yusupov-Rubinstein System games are 95.6% decisive (non-draws), with an average length of 36 moves. Sharpness varies by specific variation.

Is the Yusupov-Rubinstein System a good opening family?

The Yusupov-Rubinstein System family is statistically favors white overall with a 50.6% (90% CI: 50.5%-50.7%) aggregated win rate. However, win rates vary significantly between the 1 variations—explore individual lines to find the best fit for your style.