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Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit

29K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score54.2%Range (90% confident): 53.8% – 54.7%Based on 29K games
0%54.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 53.8% – 54.7%
Outcome Distribution
52.6%3.2%44.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit
Analyzen=29K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.2%

What is the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit has a 54.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.8% and 54.7%), based on 29K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +11.8% · Breakpoint: 1200-1399

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~56%)

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 56.0% win rate (137 games)
  • 1000-1199: 55.0% win rate (203 games)
  • 1200-1399: 52.2% win rate (333 games)
  • 1400-1599: 50.3% win rate (612 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.5% win rate (1,308 games)
  • 1800-1999: 51.8% win rate (4,454 games)
  • 2000-2199: 51.7% win rate (9,959 games)
  • 2200-2499: 54.0% win rate (9,975 games)
  • 2500+: 55.0% win rate (2,401 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (55%), worst in Classical (42%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 54.0% win rate (116 games)
  • Bullet: 54.6% win rate (13,926 games)
  • Blitz: 51.0% win rate (13,704 games)
  • Rapid: 49.9% win rate (1,544 games)
  • Classical: 42.2% win rate (92 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: 57.3% expected score (19 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 59.3% expected score (74 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 52.3% expected score (43 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 59.4% expected score (57 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 56.7% expected score (95 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 57.4% expected score (46 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 13.7% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 49.0% expected score (96 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 52.7% expected score (168 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 62.2% expected score (64 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (14 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 47.2% expected score (175 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 52.4% expected score (312 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 57.8% expected score (108 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 41.9% expected score (17 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 53.3% expected score (416 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.0% expected score (659 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 48.4% expected score (184 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 26.2% expected score (32 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 62.3% expected score (27 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 56.3% expected score (1,407 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.3% expected score (2,664 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 52.9% expected score (330 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 57.3% expected score (26 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 59.2% expected score (42 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 55.0% expected score (3,961 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (5,386 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 49.3% expected score (548 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 62.8% expected score (22 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 57.5% expected score (12 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 56.3% expected score (5,601 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.0% expected score (4,146 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.7% expected score (215 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 57.8% expected score (2,194 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 54.0% expected score (200 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 63.4% expected score (6 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit win rate?

The Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit has a 52.6% (90% CI: 52.2%-53.1%) win rate for white, based on 29K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit perform best?

The Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 55.0% win rate for white (2.4K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (54.6%) outperforms Classical (42.2%) by 12.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit?

The Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.8 (very decisive), meaning 96.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit has a 56.0% (90% CI: 49.0%-62.8%) win rate for white, based on 137 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit has a 55.0% (90% CI: 49.3%-60.7%) win rate for white, based on 203 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit has a 52.2% (90% CI: 47.7%-56.6%) win rate for white, based on 333 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 1.6% draw rate.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit has a 50.3% (90% CI: 47.0%-53.6%) win rate for white, based on 612 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit has a 48.5% (90% CI: 46.3%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.0% draw rate.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit has a 51.8% (90% CI: 50.6%-53.0%) win rate for white, based on 4.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit has a 51.7% (90% CI: 50.9%-52.5%) win rate for white, based on 10.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit has a 54.0% (90% CI: 53.1%-54.8%) win rate for white, based on 10.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit has a 55.0% (90% CI: 53.4%-56.7%) win rate for white, based on 2.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit has a 54.0% (90% CI: 46.5%-61.5%) win rate for white (116 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.1%.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit has a 54.6% (90% CI: 53.9%-55.3%) win rate for white (14K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.7%.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit has a 51.0% (90% CI: 50.3%-51.7%) win rate for white (14K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.6%.

What is the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit has a 49.9% (90% CI: 47.8%-52.0%) win rate for white (1.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.6%.

Is the Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit a good opening?

The Alekhine Defense: Spielmann Gambit is statistically favors white with a 52.6% (90% CI: 52.2%-53.1%) 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.