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Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit

1.9K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score54.6%Range (90% confident): 52.7% – 56.4%Based on 1.9K games
0%54.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 52.7% – 56.4%
Outcome Distribution
52.9%3.3%43.8%
Win
Draw
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Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit
Analyzen=1.9K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.3%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit has a 54.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.7% and 56.4%), based on 1.9K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +9.2% · Breakpoint: 1600-1799

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 54% → 62%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 53.8% win rate (5 games)
  • 1000-1199: 46.7% win rate (6 games)
  • 1200-1399: 53.8% win rate (18 games)
  • 1400-1599: 65.5% win rate (42 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.5% win rate (126 games)
  • 1800-1999: 52.0% win rate (388 games)
  • 2000-2199: 52.7% win rate (609 games)
  • 2200-2499: 52.5% win rate (656 games)
  • 2500+: 61.8% win rate (64 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (53%), worst in Rapid (47%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 52.8% win rate (490 games)
  • Blitz: 53.4% win rate (1,286 games)
  • Rapid: 47.1% win rate (129 games)
  • Classical: 52.4% win rate (9 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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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, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (9 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 76.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 67.1% expected score (19 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 64.0% expected score (20 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 72.3% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (29 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.8% expected score (84 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 32.8% expected score (13 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 54.3% expected score (57 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.9% expected score (293 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 53.2% expected score (30 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.8% expected score (108 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 54.8% expected score (460 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (40 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.2% expected score (220 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 56.4% expected score (397 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 45.1% expected score (39 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 56.6% expected score (44 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 79.3% expected score (19 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit win rate?

The Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit has a 52.9% (90% CI: 51.0%-54.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit perform best?

The Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 61.8% win rate for white (64 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (53.4%) outperforms Rapid (47.1%) by 6.3%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit?

The Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.7 (very decisive), meaning 96.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit has a 47.5% (90% CI: 40.2%-54.7%) win rate for white, based on 126 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit has a 52.0% (90% CI: 47.8%-56.1%) win rate for white, based on 388 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit has a 52.7% (90% CI: 49.3%-56.0%) win rate for white, based on 609 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit has a 52.5% (90% CI: 49.3%-55.7%) win rate for white, based on 656 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit has a 52.8% (90% CI: 49.1%-56.5%) win rate for white (490 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.5%.

What is the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit has a 53.4% (90% CI: 51.1%-55.7%) win rate for white (1.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

What is the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit has a 47.1% (90% CI: 40.0%-54.3%) win rate for white (129 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.7%.

Is the Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit a good opening?

The Dutch Defense: Senechaud Gambit is statistically favors white with a 52.9% (90% CI: 51.0%-54.7%) 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.