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Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit

35K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.8%Range (90% confident): 52.3% – 53.2%Based on 35K games
0%52.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 52.3% – 53.2%
Outcome Distribution
50.9%3.8%45.4%
Win
Draw
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4.Bg5
Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit
Analyzen=35K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.8%

What is the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit has a 52.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.3% and 53.2%), based on 35K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +12.5% · Breakpoint: 0-999

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 10.4% · UltraBullet best · Rapid worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 47% → 56%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 47.2% win rate (716 games)
  • 1000-1199: 54.1% win rate (1,189 games)
  • 1200-1399: 51.0% win rate (1,979 games)
  • 1400-1599: 50.2% win rate (3,345 games)
  • 1600-1799: 50.5% win rate (4,638 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.6% win rate (8,521 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.2% win rate (8,257 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.4% win rate (5,033 games)
  • 2500+: 55.7% win rate (1,567 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (58%), worst in Classical (41%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 58.0% win rate (301 games)
  • Bullet: 51.4% win rate (18,260 games)
  • Blitz: 50.6% win rate (14,163 games)
  • Rapid: 47.6% win rate (2,444 games)
  • Classical: 41.4% win rate (77 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999——
1000-1199
1200-1399
1400-1599
1600-1799
1800-1999
2000-2199
2200-2499—
2500+———

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 48.8% expected score (163 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 49.5% expected score (367 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (186 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 56.8% expected score (375 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 55.3% expected score (513 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 55.0% expected score (290 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 77.9% expected score (20 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (766 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 52.9% expected score (819 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 51.9% expected score (356 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 37.2% expected score (18 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 60.6% expected score (46 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (1,467 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (1,440 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 53.1% expected score (373 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 40.3% expected score (19 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 57.7% expected score (70 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (2,186 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (1,989 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.2% expected score (379 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 21.0% expected score (14 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 45.8% expected score (57 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.0% expected score (3,924 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (4,181 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 48.9% expected score (346 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 53.5% expected score (13 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 66.1% expected score (98 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (4,609 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.7% expected score (3,093 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 45.4% expected score (448 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 83.4% expected score (9 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (3,288 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (1,676 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 52.3% expected score (66 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 58.2% expected score (1,482 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 61.6% expected score (85 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit win rate?

The Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit has a 50.9% (90% CI: 50.4%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 35K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit perform best?

The Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 55.7% win rate for white (1.6K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (58.0%) outperforms Classical (41.4%) by 16.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit?

The Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.2 (very decisive), meaning 96.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit has a 47.2% (90% CI: 44.1%-50.2%) win rate for white, based on 716 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit has a 54.1% (90% CI: 51.8%-56.5%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit has a 51.0% (90% CI: 49.1%-52.8%) win rate for white, based on 2.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit has a 50.2% (90% CI: 48.8%-51.6%) win rate for white, based on 3.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit has a 50.5% (90% CI: 49.3%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 4.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit has a 50.6% (90% CI: 49.7%-51.5%) win rate for white, based on 8.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit has a 50.2% (90% CI: 49.3%-51.1%) win rate for white, based on 8.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit has a 51.4% (90% CI: 50.3%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 5.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit has a 55.7% (90% CI: 53.6%-57.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit has a 58.0% (90% CI: 53.3%-62.6%) win rate for white (301 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.5%.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit has a 51.4% (90% CI: 50.8%-52.0%) win rate for white (18K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit has a 50.6% (90% CI: 50.0%-51.3%) win rate for white (14K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit has a 47.6% (90% CI: 45.9%-49.2%) win rate for white (2.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.0%.

Is the Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit a good opening?

The Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Myers Gambit is statistically favors white with a 50.9% (90% CI: 50.4%-51.3%) 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.