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Bishop's Opening: McDonnell Gambit, McDonnell Double Gambit

217 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score57.3%Range (90% confident): 51.8% – 62.8%Based on 217 games
0%57.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.8% – 62.8%
Outcome Distribution
56.5%1.6%41.9%
Win
Draw
Loss
4.f4
Bishop's Opening: McDonnell Gambit, McDonnell Double Gambit
Analyzen=217
Avg Length29 moves
Sharpness98%
Draw Rate1.6%

What is the Bishop's Opening: McDonnell Gambit, McDonnell Double Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Bishop's Opening: McDonnell Gambit, McDonnell Double Gambit has a 57.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.8% and 62.8%), based on 217 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 64% → 23%

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  • 1000-1199: 63.6% win rate (4 games)
  • 1200-1399: 56.8% win rate (17 games)
  • 1400-1599: 66.0% win rate (25 games)
  • 1600-1799: 70.4% win rate (66 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.0% win rate (53 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.3% win rate (47 games)
  • 2200-2499: 23.1% win rate (5 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (63%), worst in Blitz (54%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid

  • Bullet: 56.4% win rate (49 games)
  • Blitz: 54.0% win rate (129 games)
  • Rapid: 63.0% win rate (39 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 69.4% expected score (14 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 70.5% expected score (18 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 77.5% expected score (24 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 56.7% expected score (21 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 76.7% expected score (21 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 41.3% expected score (10 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 47.1% expected score (32 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 46.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.7% expected score (37 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 31.9% expected score (4 games)

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Parent
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Variations (5)
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50.0%
Bishop's Opening: Berlin Defense, Greco Gambit
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Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit
56.0%
Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit, Lichtenhein Defense
56.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bishop's Opening: McDonnell Gambit, McDonnell Double Gambit win rate?

The Bishop's Opening: McDonnell Gambit, McDonnell Double Gambit has a 56.5% (90% CI: 51.0%-62.0%) win rate for white, based on 217 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Bishop's Opening: McDonnell Gambit, McDonnell Double Gambit perform best?

The Bishop's Opening: McDonnell Gambit, McDonnell Double Gambit performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 70.4% win rate for white (66 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

How sharp is the Bishop's Opening: McDonnell Gambit, McDonnell Double Gambit?

The Bishop's Opening: McDonnell Gambit, McDonnell Double Gambit has a sharpness score of 98.4 (very decisive), meaning 98.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 29 moves.

What is the Bishop's Opening: McDonnell Gambit, McDonnell Double Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Bishop's Opening: McDonnell Gambit, McDonnell Double Gambit has a 54.0% (90% CI: 46.8%-61.1%) win rate for white (129 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.9%.

Is the Bishop's Opening: McDonnell Gambit, McDonnell Double Gambit a good opening?

The Bishop's Opening: McDonnell Gambit, McDonnell Double Gambit is statistically balanced with a 56.5% (90% CI: 51.0%-62.0%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1600-1799 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.