Chess data studies

Original statistics computed from real games played on 88chess. We publish only real numbers, with the sample size shown.

Average Chess Game Duration by Time ControlHow long online chess games actually last on 88chess — average duration and move count, broken down by time control.How Online Chess Games End (Checkmate vs Timeout vs Resignation)Real data on how games finish on 88chess: the share decided by checkmate, timeout, resignation, and draw.The Most Popular First Moves on 88chessWhat do real players actually open with? The most common first moves across games played on 88chess.

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