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Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation

4.5K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score55.8%Range (90% confident): 54.6% – 57.1%Based on 4.5K games
0%55.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 54.6% – 57.1%
Outcome Distribution
53.3%5.0%41.7%
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Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation
Analyzen=4.5K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.0%

What is the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation has a 55.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 54.6% and 57.1%), based on 4.5K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 33% → 55%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 33.3% win rate (3 games)
  • 1000-1199: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1200-1399: 41.2% win rate (7 games)
  • 1400-1599: 62.4% win rate (41 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.3% win rate (118 games)
  • 1800-1999: 51.5% win rate (392 games)
  • 2000-2199: 52.5% win rate (1,001 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.6% win rate (2,239 games)
  • 2500+: 55.2% win rate (697 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (57%), worst in Classical (33%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 52.4% win rate (1,143 games)
  • Blitz: 53.5% win rate (3,088 games)
  • Rapid: 57.3% win rate (247 games)
  • Classical: 33.3% win rate (21 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

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 67.4% expected score (10 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 60.6% expected score (22 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 64.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 45.7% expected score (33 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.3% expected score (65 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 55.5% expected score (17 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (86 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 54.4% expected score (250 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (47 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 45.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.1% expected score (185 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 55.3% expected score (729 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 59.8% expected score (80 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 61.8% expected score (7 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (542 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 56.5% expected score (1,610 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 63.3% expected score (85 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 57.2% expected score (284 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.6% expected score (405 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 76.3% expected score (8 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation win rate?

The Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation has a 53.3% (90% CI: 52.1%-54.6%) win rate for white, based on 4.5K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation perform best?

The Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 55.2% win rate for white (697 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (57.3%) outperforms Bullet (52.4%) by 4.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation?

The Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation has a sharpness score of 95.0 (very decisive), meaning 95.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

What is the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation has a 47.3% (90% CI: 39.8%-54.8%) win rate for white, based on 118 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation has a 51.5% (90% CI: 47.3%-55.6%) win rate for white, based on 392 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation has a 52.5% (90% CI: 49.9%-55.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation has a 53.6% (90% CI: 51.8%-55.3%) win rate for white, based on 2.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

What is the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation has a 55.2% (90% CI: 52.1%-58.3%) win rate for white, based on 697 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

What is the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation has a 52.4% (90% CI: 50.0%-54.8%) win rate for white (1.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.5%.

What is the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation has a 53.5% (90% CI: 52.0%-55.0%) win rate for white (3.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.4%.

What is the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation has a 57.3% (90% CI: 52.2%-62.5%) win rate for white (247 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.4%.

Is the Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation a good opening?

The Blumenfeld Countergambit: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation is statistically favors white with a 53.3% (90% CI: 52.1%-54.6%) 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.