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Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit

4.8K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score53.0%Range (90% confident): 51.8% – 54.1%Based on 4.8K games
0%53.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.8% – 54.1%
Outcome Distribution
51.3%3.2%45.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
3.Nc3
Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit
Analyzen=4.8K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.2%

What is the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit has a 53.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.8% and 54.1%), based on 4.8K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +4.0% · Breakpoint: 0-999

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 11.0% · Bullet best · Rapid worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 46% → 53%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 45.8% win rate (100 games)
  • 1000-1199: 52.4% win rate (133 games)
  • 1200-1399: 51.7% win rate (185 games)
  • 1400-1599: 50.7% win rate (333 games)
  • 1600-1799: 51.3% win rate (588 games)
  • 1800-1999: 52.8% win rate (1,173 games)
  • 2000-2199: 51.4% win rate (1,224 games)
  • 2200-2499: 49.1% win rate (841 games)
  • 2500+: 53.1% win rate (216 games)

White Win% by Time Control

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

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 46.2% win rate (240 games)
  • Bullet: 52.0% win rate (3,219 games)
  • Blitz: 51.8% win rate (1,180 games)
  • Rapid: 41.0% win rate (146 games)
  • Classical: 57.9% win rate (8 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 44.7% expected score (36 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 45.9% expected score (47 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 58.2% expected score (17 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (48 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 62.6% expected score (62 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 34.5% expected score (21 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (76 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 58.9% expected score (72 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 40.8% expected score (31 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 38.5% expected score (29 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 54.2% expected score (142 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 54.2% expected score (131 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 45.0% expected score (28 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 48.9% expected score (88 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 55.9% expected score (278 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (201 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 47.6% expected score (19 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 44.1% expected score (41 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 54.1% expected score (794 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 57.3% expected score (314 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 45.8% expected score (22 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 52.3% expected score (43 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 53.8% expected score (890 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.1% expected score (284 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 20.6% expected score (7 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (30 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (747 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (63 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.5% expected score (208 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 43.3% expected score (6 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit win rate?

The Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit has a 51.3% (90% CI: 50.2%-52.5%) win rate for white, based on 4.8K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit perform best?

The Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 52.8% win rate for white (1.2K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (52.0%) outperforms Rapid (41.0%) by 11.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit?

The Barnes Opening: Gedult 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 Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit has a 45.8% (90% CI: 37.8%-54.0%) win rate for white, based on 100 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit has a 52.4% (90% CI: 45.3%-59.5%) win rate for white, based on 133 Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 1.9% draw rate.

What is the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit has a 51.7% (90% CI: 45.7%-57.7%) win rate for white, based on 185 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 1.3% draw rate.

What is the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit has a 50.7% (90% CI: 46.2%-55.2%) win rate for white, based on 333 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit has a 51.3% (90% CI: 47.9%-54.7%) win rate for white, based on 588 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit has a 52.8% (90% CI: 50.4%-55.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit has a 51.4% (90% CI: 49.1%-53.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit has a 49.1% (90% CI: 46.2%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 841 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit has a 53.1% (90% CI: 47.5%-58.6%) win rate for white, based on 216 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit has a 46.2% (90% CI: 40.9%-51.5%) win rate for white (240 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.0%.

What is the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit has a 52.0% (90% CI: 50.5%-53.4%) win rate for white (3.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.0%.

What is the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit has a 51.8% (90% CI: 49.4%-54.2%) win rate for white (1.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

What is the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit has a 41.0% (90% CI: 34.4%-47.7%) win rate for white (146 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

Is the Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit a good opening?

The Barnes Opening: Gedult Gambit is statistically balanced with a 51.3% (90% CI: 50.2%-52.5%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1800-1999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.