Danish Gambit Accepted

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White Expected Score57.6%Range (90% confident): 57.5% – 57.7%Based on 2.1M games

0%57.6%100%

Range (90% confident): 57.5% – 57.7%

Outcome Distribution

56.1%2.9%41.0%

Win

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Danish Gambit Accepted

Analyzen=2.1M

Avg Length30 moves

Sharpness97%

Draw Rate2.9%

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Danish Gambit Accepted has a 57.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 57.5% and 57.7%), based on 2.1M Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +15.8% · Breakpoint: Never

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 9.1% · UltraBullet best · Classical worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 53% → 55%

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (64%), worst in Classical (55%)

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White% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

Rating	UB	Bulle	Blitz	Rapid	Class
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: 57.3% expected score (33 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 56.5% expected score (21,753 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (31,018 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 51.0% expected score (11,143 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 52.4% expected score (82 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 64.5% expected score (54 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 58.3% expected score (43,801 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 56.7% expected score (92,628 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 54.8% expected score (26,252 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.5% expected score (299 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 70.7% expected score (105 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 58.1% expected score (73,279 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 57.3% expected score (210,207 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 56.6% expected score (64,803 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 54.5% expected score (1,164 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 63.3% expected score (205 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 58.2% expected score (90,400 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 57.9% expected score (303,339 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 57.2% expected score (104,945 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 54.9% expected score (4,188 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 59.5% expected score (88 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 58.3% expected score (87,185 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 58.0% expected score (323,700 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 57.9% expected score (112,636 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 57.8% expected score (4,586 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 76.4% expected score (25 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 57.5% expected score (71,268 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 58.1% expected score (223,759 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 58.4% expected score (68,627 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 59.3% expected score (1,740 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 71.1% expected score (8 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 56.6% expected score (39,823 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 57.7% expected score (70,050 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 59.4% expected score (19,432 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 58.1% expected score (264 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 30.7% expected score (14 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 55.2% expected score (19,667 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 57.6% expected score (8,903 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 60.3% expected score (1,621 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 56.5% expected score (14 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 57.6% expected score (2,435 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.2% expected score (163 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
2500+ rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)

Related Openings

Continuations (5)

Danish Gambit Accepted: Chigorin Defense

56.3%

Danish Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense

56.3%

Danish Gambit Accepted: Copenhagen Defense

56.5%

Danish Gambit Accepted: Schlechter Defense

47.4%

Danish Gambit Accepted: Svenonius Defense

52.2%

Analyze Danish Gambit Accepted PositionsGet move-by-move win rates with the TrueElo analyzer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Danish Gambit Accepted win rate?

The Danish Gambit Accepted has a 56.1% (90% CI: 56.0%-56.2%) win rate for white, based on 2.1M rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Danish Gambit Accepted perform best?

The Danish Gambit Accepted performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 56.5% win rate for white (528K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Danish Gambit Accepted better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (63.6%) outperforms Classical (54.5%) by 9.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Danish Gambit Accepted?

The Danish Gambit Accepted has a sharpness score of 97.1 (very decisive), meaning 97.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 30 moves.

What is the Danish Gambit Accepted win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Danish Gambit Accepted has a 52.5% (90% CI: 52.2%-52.9%) win rate for white, based on 64K Lichess games. Average game length is 24 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Danish Gambit Accepted win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Danish Gambit Accepted has a 55.5% (90% CI: 55.3%-55.7%) win rate for white, based on 163K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

What is the Danish Gambit Accepted win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Danish Gambit Accepted has a 56.1% (90% CI: 55.9%-56.2%) win rate for white, based on 350K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Danish Gambit Accepted win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Danish Gambit Accepted has a 56.4% (90% CI: 56.2%-56.5%) win rate for white, based on 503K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Danish Gambit Accepted win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Danish Gambit Accepted has a 56.5% (90% CI: 56.4%-56.6%) win rate for white, based on 528K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Danish Gambit Accepted win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Danish Gambit Accepted has a 56.3% (90% CI: 56.2%-56.5%) win rate for white, based on 365K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Danish Gambit Accepted win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Danish Gambit Accepted has a 55.7% (90% CI: 55.5%-56.0%) win rate for white, based on 130K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Danish Gambit Accepted win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Danish Gambit Accepted has a 54.1% (90% CI: 53.6%-54.6%) win rate for white, based on 30K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Danish Gambit Accepted win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Danish Gambit Accepted has a 54.7% (90% CI: 53.1%-56.3%) win rate for white, based on 2.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

What is the Danish Gambit Accepted win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Danish Gambit Accepted has a 63.6% (90% CI: 60.2%-67.0%) win rate for white (532 Lichess games). Draw rate is 0.7%.

What is the Danish Gambit Accepted win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Danish Gambit Accepted has a 56.7% (90% CI: 56.6%-56.8%) win rate for white (450K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.0%.

What is the Danish Gambit Accepted win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Danish Gambit Accepted has a 56.1% (90% CI: 56.0%-56.1%) win rate for white (1.3M Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

What is the Danish Gambit Accepted win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Danish Gambit Accepted has a 55.5% (90% CI: 55.4%-55.6%) win rate for white (409K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.5%.

What is the Danish Gambit Accepted win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Danish Gambit Accepted has a 54.5% (90% CI: 53.8%-55.3%) win rate for white (12K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.9%.

Is the Danish Gambit Accepted a good opening?

The Danish Gambit Accepted is statistically favors white with a 56.1% (90% CI: 56.0%-56.2%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1600-1799 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.

What is the Danish Gambit Accepted expected score for White?