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English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit

14K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.8%Range (90% confident): 51.1% – 52.5%Based on 14K games
0%51.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.1% – 52.5%
Outcome Distribution
50.1%3.4%46.5%
Win
Draw
Loss
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English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit
Analyzen=14K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.4%

What is the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit has a 51.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.1% and 52.5%), based on 14K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 45% → 53%

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1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 45.1% win rate (106 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.0% win rate (287 games)
  • 1200-1399: 52.3% win rate (611 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.9% win rate (1,316 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.7% win rate (2,602 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.4% win rate (3,556 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.2% win rate (3,678 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.6% win rate (1,658 games)
  • 2500+: 52.5% win rate (272 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (59%), worst in UltraBullet (36%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 36.4% win rate (52 games)
  • Bullet: 49.6% win rate (10,643 games)
  • Blitz: 51.8% win rate (3,029 games)
  • Rapid: 51.5% win rate (349 games)
  • Classical: 58.6% win rate (13 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999—
1000-1199—
1200-1399
1400-1599
1600-1799
1800-1999
2000-2199—
2200-2499——
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 37.7% expected score (39 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (53 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (13 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 42.6% expected score (153 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 59.5% expected score (104 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 55.3% expected score (27 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 55.8% expected score (328 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 51.3% expected score (244 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 56.2% expected score (31 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 24.4% expected score (18 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 53.3% expected score (725 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 54.1% expected score (495 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 61.0% expected score (71 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 38.3% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 23.9% expected score (10 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (1,705 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (798 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.3% expected score (87 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 44.7% expected score (8 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.1% expected score (2,699 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 54.8% expected score (756 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 43.5% expected score (91 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (3,270 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 54.2% expected score (377 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 63.2% expected score (25 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.3% expected score (1,491 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 56.1% expected score (163 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 86.4% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.3% expected score (233 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 62.4% expected score (39 games)

Related Openings

Parent
English Defense
49.7%
Variations (4)
English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Accepted
52.1%
English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Declined
46.1%
English Defense: Perrin Variation
50.3%
English Defense: Poli Gambit
41.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit win rate?

The English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit has a 50.1% (90% CI: 49.4%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 14K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit perform best?

The English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit performs best at 1400-1599 Elo with a 51.9% win rate for white (1.3K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (51.8%) outperforms UltraBullet (36.4%) by 15.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit?

The English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.6 (very decisive), meaning 96.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit has a 45.1% (90% CI: 37.3%-53.0%) win rate for white, based on 106 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit has a 49.0% (90% CI: 44.2%-53.9%) win rate for white, based on 287 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit has a 52.3% (90% CI: 49.0%-55.6%) win rate for white, based on 611 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit has a 51.9% (90% CI: 49.6%-54.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit has a 49.7% (90% CI: 48.1%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 2.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit has a 48.4% (90% CI: 47.1%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 3.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit has a 50.2% (90% CI: 48.8%-51.5%) win rate for white, based on 3.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit has a 51.6% (90% CI: 49.6%-53.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit has a 52.5% (90% CI: 47.5%-57.4%) win rate for white, based on 272 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 6.0% draw rate.

What is the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit has a 49.6% (90% CI: 48.8%-50.4%) win rate for white (11K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

What is the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit has a 51.8% (90% CI: 50.3%-53.2%) win rate for white (3.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

What is the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit has a 51.5% (90% CI: 47.1%-55.9%) win rate for white (349 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

Is the English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit a good opening?

The English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit is statistically balanced with a 50.1% (90% CI: 49.4%-50.8%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1400-1599 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.