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Bird Opening: Platz Gambit

2.6K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score46.0%Range (90% confident): 44.4% – 47.6%Based on 2.6K games
0%46.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 44.4% – 47.6%
Outcome Distribution
44.5%2.9%52.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
2...Ne7
Bird Opening: Platz Gambit
Analyzen=2.6K
Avg Length31 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate2.9%

What is the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit has a 46.0% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 44.4% and 47.6%), based on 2.6K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointBlack

Peak: -12.4% · Breakpoint: 0-999

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 47% → 39%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 47.3% win rate (120 games)
  • 1000-1199: 41.8% win rate (129 games)
  • 1200-1399: 41.8% win rate (299 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.9% win rate (494 games)
  • 1600-1799: 45.8% win rate (655 games)
  • 1800-1999: 42.1% win rate (598 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.3% win rate (232 games)
  • 2200-2499: 45.3% win rate (88 games)
  • 2500+: 38.5% win rate (5 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (60%), worst in Classical (23%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 60.0% win rate (61 games)
  • Bullet: 46.0% win rate (1,332 games)
  • Blitz: 42.2% win rate (1,089 games)
  • Rapid: 40.5% win rate (133 games)
  • Classical: 23.1% win rate (5 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

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

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

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 48.3% expected score (57 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 53.2% expected score (46 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (17 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 48.6% expected score (68 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 38.1% expected score (49 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (12 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.1% expected score (183 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 36.0% expected score (98 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 35.7% expected score (16 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 45.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 48.7% expected score (297 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 46.2% expected score (170 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (16 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 63.5% expected score (32 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 43.2% expected score (293 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.8% expected score (294 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.7% expected score (36 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 67.4% expected score (10 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (229 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 43.5% expected score (325 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 31.2% expected score (33 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 54.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.4% expected score (123 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 41.4% expected score (97 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 44.9% expected score (77 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 42.4% expected score (5 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit win rate?

The Bird Opening: Platz Gambit has a 52.6% (90% CI: 51.0%-54.2%) win rate for white, based on 2.6K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit perform best?

The Bird Opening: Platz Gambit performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 55.1% win rate for white (299 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (53.5%) outperforms UltraBullet (37.6%) by 15.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit?

The Bird Opening: Platz Gambit has a sharpness score of 97.1 (very decisive), meaning 97.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 31 moves.

What is the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit has a 46.5% (90% CI: 39.1%-54.0%) win rate for white, based on 120 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

What is the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit has a 54.8% (90% CI: 47.6%-61.9%) win rate for white, based on 129 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit has a 55.1% (90% CI: 50.3%-59.8%) win rate for white, based on 299 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit has a 51.8% (90% CI: 48.1%-55.5%) win rate for white, based on 494 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 1.3% draw rate.

What is the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit has a 52.2% (90% CI: 49.0%-55.4%) win rate for white, based on 655 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

What is the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit has a 52.6% (90% CI: 49.3%-56.0%) win rate for white, based on 598 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

What is the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit has a 53.3% (90% CI: 47.9%-58.7%) win rate for white, based on 232 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

What is the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit has a 52.2% (90% CI: 49.9%-54.4%) win rate for white (1.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.8%.

What is the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit has a 53.5% (90% CI: 51.0%-56.0%) win rate for white (1.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

What is the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit has a 55.4% (90% CI: 48.3%-62.4%) win rate for white (133 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.1%.

Is the Bird Opening: Platz Gambit a good opening?

The Bird Opening: Platz Gambit is statistically favors white with a 52.6% (90% CI: 51.0%-54.2%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1200-1399 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.