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Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit

429K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score53.2%Range (90% confident): 53.1% – 53.3%Based on 429K games
0%53.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 53.1% – 53.3%
Outcome Distribution
51.8%2.8%45.4%
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Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit
Analyzen=429K
Avg Length31 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate2.8%

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit has a 53.2% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 53.1% and 53.3%), based on 429K Lichess games.

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Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointBlack

Peak: +6.7% · Breakpoint: 0-999

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 50% → 42%

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1000
1200
1400
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2500+

  • 0-999: 50.3% win rate (2,946 games)
  • 1000-1199: 53.2% win rate (10,798 games)
  • 1200-1399: 52.8% win rate (31,202 games)
  • 1400-1599: 53.2% win rate (64,870 games)
  • 1600-1799: 52.9% win rate (112,993 games)
  • 1800-1999: 51.5% win rate (116,485 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.1% win rate (65,733 games)
  • 2200-2499: 46.7% win rate (23,101 games)
  • 2500+: 41.9% win rate (1,360 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (56%), worst in Classical (47%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 55.9% win rate (87 games)
  • Bullet: 53.7% win rate (108,304 games)
  • Blitz: 51.4% win rate (275,641 games)
  • Rapid: 49.6% win rate (44,645 games)
  • Classical: 46.5% win rate (811 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999
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1800-1999
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 54.6% expected score (962 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 51.0% expected score (1,482 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 48.3% expected score (494 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 61.8% expected score (24 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 57.1% expected score (3,580 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (5,627 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 51.9% expected score (1,552 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 53.0% expected score (15 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 46.6% expected score (13 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 56.3% expected score (9,458 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 53.3% expected score (16,726 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 51.9% expected score (4,933 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 42.5% expected score (72 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 65.2% expected score (15 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 55.7% expected score (13,666 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 54.4% expected score (42,362 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 53.1% expected score (8,594 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 49.8% expected score (233 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 41.5% expected score (22 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 56.6% expected score (23,024 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.8% expected score (75,501 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.3% expected score (14,152 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 46.1% expected score (294 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (25,129 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (80,662 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 49.2% expected score (10,543 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 48.7% expected score (149 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 53.7% expected score (18,770 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.3% expected score (43,041 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 49.2% expected score (3,874 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 47.8% expected score (43 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (12,553 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 46.6% expected score (10,049 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 42.7% expected score (496 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 46.3% expected score (1,162 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 37.0% expected score (191 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 32.4% expected score (7 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit win rate?

The Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit has a 45.4% (90% CI: 45.3%-45.5%) win rate for white, based on 429K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit perform best?

The Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 52.2% win rate for white (1.4K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Classical (51.1%) outperforms UltraBullet (43.5%) by 7.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit?

The Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit has a sharpness score of 97.2 (very decisive), meaning 97.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 31 moves.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit has a 46.7% (90% CI: 45.2%-48.2%) win rate for white, based on 2.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 24 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit has a 44.9% (90% CI: 44.1%-45.7%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 2.0% draw rate.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit has a 44.9% (90% CI: 44.5%-45.4%) win rate for white, based on 31K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit has a 44.3% (90% CI: 44.0%-44.6%) win rate for white, based on 65K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit has a 44.6% (90% CI: 44.4%-44.8%) win rate for white, based on 113K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit has a 45.5% (90% CI: 45.2%-45.7%) win rate for white, based on 116K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit has a 46.5% (90% CI: 46.1%-46.8%) win rate for white, based on 66K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit has a 49.3% (90% CI: 48.8%-49.9%) win rate for white, based on 23K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit has a 52.2% (90% CI: 50.0%-54.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.9% draw rate.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit has a 44.3% (90% CI: 44.0%-44.5%) win rate for white (108K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.0%.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit has a 45.5% (90% CI: 45.4%-45.7%) win rate for white (276K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit has a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.8%-47.6%) win rate for white (45K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

What is the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit has a 51.1% (90% CI: 48.3%-54.0%) win rate for white (811 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.4%.

Is the Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit a good opening?

The Scandinavian Defense: Kloosterboer Gambit is slightly favors black with a 45.4% (90% CI: 45.3%-45.5%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2500+ Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.