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Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation

3.2K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score55.5%Range (90% confident): 54.1% – 57.0%Based on 3.2K games
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Range (90% confident): 54.1% – 57.0%
Outcome Distribution
53.3%4.5%42.3%
Win
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Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation
Analyzen=3.2K
Avg Length31 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.5%

What is the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation has a 55.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 54.1% and 57.0%), based on 3.2K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +11.2% · Breakpoint: 1400-1599

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 48% → 59%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 48.4% win rate (14 games)
  • 1000-1199: 39.4% win rate (15 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.5% win rate (34 games)
  • 1400-1599: 44.2% win rate (72 games)
  • 1600-1799: 53.3% win rate (142 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.0% win rate (499 games)
  • 2000-2199: 53.8% win rate (1,285 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.7% win rate (852 games)
  • 2500+: 58.6% win rate (269 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (58%), worst in Rapid (52%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 55.6% win rate (3 games)
  • Bullet: 55.8% win rate (892 games)
  • Blitz: 52.2% win rate (2,133 games)
  • Rapid: 51.9% win rate (146 games)
  • Classical: 57.9% win rate (8 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 54.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 59.6% expected score (9 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 51.8% expected score (27 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 54.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 44.4% expected score (52 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.8% expected score (40 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 57.0% expected score (91 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 69.1% expected score (9 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (124 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (349 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 40.2% expected score (24 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 57.9% expected score (188 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 55.8% expected score (1,024 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 57.6% expected score (71 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 59.6% expected score (307 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.6% expected score (517 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 67.6% expected score (27 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 58.4% expected score (213 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 69.5% expected score (55 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation win rate?

The Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation has a 53.3% (90% CI: 51.8%-54.7%) win rate for white, based on 3.2K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation perform best?

The Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 58.6% win rate for white (269 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (55.8%) outperforms Rapid (51.9%) by 3.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation?

The Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation has a sharpness score of 95.5 (very decisive), meaning 95.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 31 moves.

What is the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation has a 53.3% (90% CI: 46.5%-60.1%) win rate for white, based on 142 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 5.9% draw rate.

What is the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation has a 50.0% (90% CI: 46.4%-53.7%) win rate for white, based on 499 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation has a 53.8% (90% CI: 51.5%-56.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

What is the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation has a 53.7% (90% CI: 50.9%-56.5%) win rate for white, based on 852 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

What is the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation has a 58.6% (90% CI: 53.6%-63.5%) win rate for white, based on 269 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation has a 55.8% (90% CI: 53.1%-58.5%) win rate for white (892 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.2%.

What is the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation has a 52.2% (90% CI: 50.4%-54.0%) win rate for white (2.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

What is the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation has a 51.9% (90% CI: 45.1%-58.6%) win rate for white (146 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.4%.

Is the Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation a good opening?

The Dutch Defense: Staunton Gambit, Tartakower Variation is statistically favors white with a 53.3% (90% CI: 51.8%-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.