Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack

241K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score47.8%Range (90% confident): 47.7% – 48.0%Based on 241K games
0%47.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 47.7% – 48.0%
Outcome Distribution
46.2%3.1%50.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
3.Bc4
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack
Analyzen=241K
Avg Length30 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.1%

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack has a 47.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 47.7% and 48.0%), based on 241K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 43% → 45%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 42.5% win rate (27,064 games)
  • 1000-1199: 44.9% win rate (28,409 games)
  • 1200-1399: 45.9% win rate (33,402 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.0% win rate (42,323 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.6% win rate (43,529 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.1% win rate (40,425 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.7% win rate (20,322 games)
  • 2200-2499: 44.9% win rate (5,183 games)
  • 2500+: 45.3% win rate (304 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (48%), worst in Classical (40%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 44.0% win rate (3,655 games)
  • Bullet: 47.8% win rate (98,962 games)
  • Blitz: 45.7% win rate (99,998 games)
  • Rapid: 43.8% win rate (37,145 games)
  • Classical: 40.0% win rate (1,201 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
2200-2499
2500+

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 43.7% expected score (62 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 47.0% expected score (5,696 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 44.5% expected score (13,349 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 42.8% expected score (7,903 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 29.3% expected score (54 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 47.3% expected score (126 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 48.3% expected score (6,709 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 46.5% expected score (14,594 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 44.6% expected score (6,757 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 42.9% expected score (223 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 45.3% expected score (615 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 47.7% expected score (9,020 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 47.5% expected score (16,352 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 47.3% expected score (7,112 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 43.1% expected score (303 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 43.5% expected score (1,989 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 48.5% expected score (13,434 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 47.6% expected score (19,745 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 46.2% expected score (6,792 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 39.6% expected score (363 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 44.7% expected score (558 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.6% expected score (19,472 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (18,024 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 47.7% expected score (5,286 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 51.6% expected score (189 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 46.6% expected score (235 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (24,370 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.2% expected score (13,200 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.1% expected score (2,556 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 37.1% expected score (64 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 40.8% expected score (58 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (15,241 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.1% expected score (4,316 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 48.9% expected score (702 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 64.9% expected score (12 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 46.9% expected score (4,720 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 48.3% expected score (415 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 40.7% expected score (36 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 47.4% expected score (300 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack win rate?

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack has a 46.2% (90% CI: 46.1%-46.4%) win rate for white, based on 241K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack perform best?

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 48.1% win rate for white (40K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (47.8%) outperforms Classical (40.0%) by 7.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack?

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack has a sharpness score of 96.9 (very decisive), meaning 96.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 30 moves.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack has a 42.5% (90% CI: 42.0%-42.9%) win rate for white, based on 27K Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack has a 44.9% (90% CI: 44.4%-45.3%) win rate for white, based on 28K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack has a 45.9% (90% CI: 45.5%-46.4%) win rate for white, based on 33K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack has a 46.0% (90% CI: 45.6%-46.4%) win rate for white, based on 42K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack has a 47.6% (90% CI: 47.2%-48.0%) win rate for white, based on 44K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack has a 48.1% (90% CI: 47.7%-48.5%) win rate for white, based on 40K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack has a 47.7% (90% CI: 47.1%-48.2%) win rate for white, based on 20K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack has a 44.9% (90% CI: 43.8%-46.1%) win rate for white, based on 5.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack has a 45.3% (90% CI: 40.7%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 304 Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack has a 44.0% (90% CI: 42.7%-45.4%) win rate for white (3.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 0.6%.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack has a 47.8% (90% CI: 47.5%-48.1%) win rate for white (99K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.3%.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack has a 45.7% (90% CI: 45.5%-46.0%) win rate for white (100K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.7%.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack has a 43.8% (90% CI: 43.4%-44.2%) win rate for white (37K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.2%.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack has a 40.0% (90% CI: 37.7%-42.4%) win rate for white (1.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

Is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack a good opening?

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Fritz Attack is slightly favors black with a 46.2% (90% CI: 46.1%-46.4%) 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.