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Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense

62K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.6%Range (90% confident): 51.3% – 52.0%Based on 62K games
0%51.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.3% – 52.0%
Outcome Distribution
49.4%4.5%46.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
4...e3
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense
Analyzen=62K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.5%

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense has a 51.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.3% and 52.0%), based on 62K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +11.2% · Breakpoint: 0-999

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 50% → 55%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 50.2% win rate (1,243 games)
  • 1000-1199: 53.9% win rate (1,414 games)
  • 1200-1399: 52.3% win rate (2,368 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.1% win rate (4,661 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.9% win rate (8,697 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.7% win rate (15,548 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.6% win rate (15,590 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.1% win rate (9,931 games)
  • 2500+: 54.5% win rate (2,388 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~50%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 49.9% win rate (509 games)
  • Bullet: 50.3% win rate (21,696 games)
  • Blitz: 49.1% win rate (32,057 games)
  • Rapid: 48.1% win rate (7,351 games)
  • Classical: 48.4% win rate (227 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
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 47.2% expected score (246 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 55.1% expected score (566 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.1% expected score (424 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (481 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 55.5% expected score (570 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 57.0% expected score (351 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 71.1% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 36.1% expected score (20 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 53.1% expected score (871 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 54.8% expected score (1,035 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 52.1% expected score (430 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 76.0% expected score (12 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 52.0% expected score (48 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.2% expected score (1,521 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.0% expected score (2,357 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 49.5% expected score (711 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 53.9% expected score (24 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 55.4% expected score (137 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (2,546 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (4,562 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 49.2% expected score (1,404 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 40.9% expected score (48 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 46.8% expected score (167 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (3,961 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.8% expected score (9,186 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 48.7% expected score (2,153 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 40.9% expected score (81 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 48.9% expected score (86 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.0% expected score (5,014 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.2% expected score (9,003 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.8% expected score (1,439 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 63.2% expected score (48 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 55.9% expected score (24 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.4% expected score (5,159 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.0% expected score (4,309 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 60.8% expected score (437 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 68.6% expected score (20 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 56.0% expected score (1,897 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 61.6% expected score (469 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)

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Variations (5)
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47.4%
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47.7%
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51.5%
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Lamb Defense
47.6%
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: O'Kelly Defense
53.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense win rate?

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense has a 49.4% (90% CI: 49.0%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 62K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense perform best?

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 54.5% win rate for white (2.4K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (50.3%) outperforms Classical (48.4%) by 1.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense?

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense has a sharpness score of 95.5 (very decisive), meaning 95.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense has a 50.2% (90% CI: 47.9%-52.5%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense has a 53.9% (90% CI: 51.8%-56.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense has a 52.3% (90% CI: 50.6%-54.0%) win rate for white, based on 2.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense has a 49.1% (90% CI: 47.9%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 4.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.1%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 8.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense has a 47.7% (90% CI: 47.1%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 16K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense has a 48.6% (90% CI: 47.9%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 16K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense has a 51.1% (90% CI: 50.2%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 9.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.6% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense has a 54.5% (90% CI: 52.8%-56.2%) win rate for white, based on 2.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.5% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense has a 49.9% (90% CI: 46.2%-53.5%) win rate for white (509 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.9%.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense has a 50.3% (90% CI: 49.7%-50.8%) win rate for white (22K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.3%.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.6%-49.5%) win rate for white (32K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.1%.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense has a 48.1% (90% CI: 47.1%-49.0%) win rate for white (7.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.2%.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense has a 48.4% (90% CI: 42.9%-53.8%) win rate for white (227 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.9%.

Is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense a good opening?

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined: Langeheinicke Defense is statistically balanced with a 49.4% (90% CI: 49.0%-49.7%) 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.