Dutch Defense: Hevendehl Gambit

162 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score50.0%Range (90% confident): 43.6% – 56.4%Based on 162 games
0%50.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 43.6% – 56.4%
Outcome Distribution
48.6%2.8%48.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Dutch Defense: Hevendehl Gambit
Analyzen=162
Avg Length29 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate2.8%

What is the Dutch Defense: Hevendehl Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Dutch Defense: Hevendehl Gambit has a 50.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 43.6% and 56.4%), based on 162 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 48% → 46%

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1000
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1400
1600
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2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 48.1% win rate (37 games)
  • 1000-1199: 36.8% win rate (8 games)
  • 1200-1399: 60.0% win rate (11 games)
  • 1400-1599: 31.4% win rate (16 games)
  • 1600-1799: 51.2% win rate (19 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.7% win rate (21 games)
  • 2000-2199: 54.4% win rate (27 games)
  • 2200-2499: 46.3% win rate (19 games)
  • 2500+: 45.5% win rate (4 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (53%), worst in Classical (20%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • Bullet: 51.5% win rate (50 games)
  • Blitz: 46.4% win rate (88 games)
  • Rapid: 53.2% win rate (22 games)
  • Classical: 20.0% win rate (1 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999
1000-1199
1200-1399
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1800-1999
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 44.2% expected score (7 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 38.9% expected score (21 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (9 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 43.3% expected score (6 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 44.2% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 57.5% expected score (12 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 59.6% expected score (9 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 67.7% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 47.6% expected score (19 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 42.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dutch Defense: Hevendehl Gambit win rate?

The Dutch Defense: Hevendehl Gambit has a 48.6% (90% CI: 42.2%-55.0%) win rate for white, based on 162 rated games from Lichess.

Is the Dutch Defense: Hevendehl Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (51.5%) outperforms Blitz (46.4%) by 5.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Dutch Defense: Hevendehl Gambit?

The Dutch Defense: Hevendehl Gambit has a sharpness score of 97.2 (very decisive), meaning 97.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 29 moves.

Is the Dutch Defense: Hevendehl Gambit a good opening?

The Dutch Defense: Hevendehl Gambit is slightly favors black with a 48.6% (90% CI: 42.2%-55.0%) win rate across all ratings. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.