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Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense

5.9K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score44.3%Range (90% confident): 43.2% – 45.3%Based on 5.9K games
0%44.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 43.2% – 45.3%
Outcome Distribution
42.8%2.9%54.3%
Win
Draw
Loss
5...Nbd7
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense
Analyzen=5.9K
Avg Length29 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate2.9%

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense has a 44.3% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 43.2% and 45.3%), based on 5.9K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~39%)

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 38.6% win rate (49 games)
  • 1000-1199: 48.2% win rate (180 games)
  • 1200-1399: 42.1% win rate (451 games)
  • 1400-1599: 44.1% win rate (854 games)
  • 1600-1799: 44.7% win rate (1,426 games)
  • 1800-1999: 41.3% win rate (1,527 games)
  • 2000-2199: 39.2% win rate (893 games)
  • 2200-2499: 45.5% win rate (485 games)
  • 2500+: 39.6% win rate (78 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (64%), worst in Classical (31%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 64.1% win rate (18 games)
  • Bullet: 43.1% win rate (2,667 games)
  • Blitz: 41.7% win rate (2,544 games)
  • Rapid: 45.2% win rate (698 games)
  • Classical: 31.4% win rate (16 games)

Black% 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: 41.9% expected score (17 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 41.8% expected score (29 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 45.2% expected score (61 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.6% expected score (96 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 54.5% expected score (21 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 38.6% expected score (147 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 43.7% expected score (227 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 49.4% expected score (73 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 48.2% expected score (273 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 44.3% expected score (423 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 41.6% expected score (153 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (564 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 43.9% expected score (637 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 47.7% expected score (216 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 43.3% expected score (6 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 44.1% expected score (652 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 40.9% expected score (694 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 48.3% expected score (173 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 41.1% expected score (498 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 39.3% expected score (337 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 49.1% expected score (54 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 44.4% expected score (381 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 57.1% expected score (98 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 42.8% expected score (74 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 38.9% expected score (3 games)

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Variations (5)
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53.2%
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Euwe Defense
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Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Pietrowsky Defense
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense win rate?

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense has a 54.3% (90% CI: 53.2%-55.4%) win rate for white, based on 5.9K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense perform best?

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 57.2% win rate for white (893 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (55.3%) outperforms Rapid (51.8%) by 3.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense?

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense has a sharpness score of 97.1 (very decisive), meaning 97.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 29 moves.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense has a 49.9% (90% CI: 43.8%-56.0%) win rate for white, based on 180 Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 1.9% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense has a 55.8% (90% CI: 52.0%-59.6%) win rate for white, based on 451 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense has a 53.7% (90% CI: 50.9%-56.5%) win rate for white, based on 854 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.2% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense has a 52.6% (90% CI: 50.4%-54.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense has a 55.3% (90% CI: 53.2%-57.3%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense has a 57.2% (90% CI: 54.5%-59.9%) win rate for white, based on 893 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense has a 51.5% (90% CI: 47.8%-55.2%) win rate for white, based on 485 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense has a 54.2% (90% CI: 52.6%-55.8%) win rate for white (2.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.7%.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense has a 55.3% (90% CI: 53.6%-56.9%) win rate for white (2.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.0%.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense has a 51.8% (90% CI: 48.7%-54.9%) win rate for white (698 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.9%.

Is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense a good opening?

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Schlutter Defense is statistically favors white with a 54.3% (90% CI: 53.2%-55.4%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2000-2199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.