Chess opening rankings
Rankings built from rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500: which lines score best for each side, which are played most, and the most-played gambits.
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Best openings for White
The 50 lines that score best for White, among those played a million times or more. -
Best openings for Black
The 50 defences and replies that score best for Black, by the same rule. -
Most popular openings
The 100 most-played named lines, from 1.e4 down. -
Chess gambits
The 100 most-played gambits and countergambits, with how often each side wins.
Best for White, by level: Under 1400 1400–1799 1800–2199 2200 and up Masters, over the board
Best for Black, by level: Under 1400 1400–1799 1800–2199 2200 and up Masters, over the board