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Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit

123K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score53.8%Range (90% confident): 53.6% – 54.1%Based on 123K games
0%53.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 53.6% – 54.1%
Outcome Distribution
52.0%3.6%44.4%
Win
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Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit
Analyzen=123K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.6%

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit has a 53.8% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 53.6% and 54.1%), based on 123K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointBlack

Peak: +9.4% · Breakpoint: 0-999

Traps & Chaos

Complexity: 90.3 · Trap factor: +2.6 · n=123K

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 12.1% · UltraBullet best · Classical worst

Black Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~49%)

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 49.2% win rate (2,634 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.2% win rate (4,747 games)
  • 1200-1399: 51.6% win rate (8,941 games)
  • 1400-1599: 52.2% win rate (15,814 games)
  • 1600-1799: 53.1% win rate (24,174 games)
  • 1800-1999: 52.9% win rate (28,957 games)
  • 2000-2199: 51.7% win rate (23,259 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.9% win rate (12,548 games)
  • 2500+: 47.8% win rate (1,960 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (55%), worst in UltraBullet (46%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 46.1% win rate (949 games)
  • Bullet: 51.6% win rate (54,246 games)
  • Blitz: 52.4% win rate (52,688 games)
  • Rapid: 52.4% win rate (14,777 games)
  • Classical: 54.7% win rate (374 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, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 51.8% expected score (708 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 52.1% expected score (1,327 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 48.3% expected score (588 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 42.7% expected score (26 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.2% expected score (1,541 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.2% expected score (2,316 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.8% expected score (845 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 52.5% expected score (19 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 54.9% expected score (71 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 53.1% expected score (2,976 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 52.9% expected score (4,353 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 54.1% expected score (1,503 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (38 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 49.0% expected score (201 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 52.7% expected score (4,605 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 54.4% expected score (8,290 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 53.3% expected score (2,658 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 52.5% expected score (60 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 46.5% expected score (382 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (7,620 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 54.7% expected score (12,080 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 56.2% expected score (3,969 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 54.0% expected score (123 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 45.4% expected score (193 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 53.6% expected score (11,215 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 55.6% expected score (13,749 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 56.1% expected score (3,696 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 63.7% expected score (104 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 43.7% expected score (54 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (13,613 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 54.8% expected score (8,217 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 54.5% expected score (1,351 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 63.8% expected score (24 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 27.5% expected score (14 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (10,085 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (2,281 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 53.3% expected score (167 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (1,883 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 42.8% expected score (75 games)

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Continuations (5)
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit, Endgame Variation
45.9%
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit, Lange Gambit
48.1%
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit, Soller Attack
47.8%
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit, Sneiders Attack
55.4%
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit, Rasmussen Attack
52.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit win rate?

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit has a 44.4% (90% CI: 44.2%-44.6%) win rate for white, based on 123K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit perform best?

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 47.7% win rate for white (4.7K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (52.4%) outperforms Classical (40.3%) by 12.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit?

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit has a sharpness score of 96.4 (very decisive), meaning 96.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit has a 46.7% (90% CI: 45.1%-48.3%) win rate for white, based on 2.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit has a 47.7% (90% CI: 46.5%-48.9%) win rate for white, based on 4.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit has a 45.4% (90% CI: 44.5%-46.2%) win rate for white, based on 8.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit has a 44.9% (90% CI: 44.3%-45.6%) win rate for white, based on 16K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit has a 43.5% (90% CI: 43.0%-44.1%) win rate for white, based on 24K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit has a 43.3% (90% CI: 42.8%-43.8%) win rate for white, based on 29K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit has a 44.4% (90% CI: 43.8%-44.9%) win rate for white, based on 23K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit has a 45.2% (90% CI: 44.4%-45.9%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit has a 47.2% (90% CI: 45.3%-49.0%) win rate for white, based on 2.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit has a 52.4% (90% CI: 49.8%-55.1%) win rate for white (949 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.4%.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit has a 45.5% (90% CI: 45.1%-45.8%) win rate for white (54K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.9%.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit has a 43.6% (90% CI: 43.2%-43.9%) win rate for white (53K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.0%.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit has a 43.2% (90% CI: 42.6%-43.9%) win rate for white (15K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

What is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit has a 40.3% (90% CI: 36.2%-44.5%) win rate for white (374 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

Is the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit a good opening?

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Lemberger Countergambit is slightly favors black with a 44.4% (90% CI: 44.2%-44.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1000-1199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.