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English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Accepted

466 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score54.2%Range (90% confident): 50.4% – 58.0%Based on 466 games
0%54.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.4% – 58.0%
Outcome Distribution
52.1%4.2%43.7%
Win
Draw
Loss
5...Nf6
English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Accepted
Analyzen=466
Avg Length31 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.2%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Accepted has a 54.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.4% and 58.0%), based on 466 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 14% → 55%

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1400
1600
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2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 14.3% win rate (2 games)
  • 1000-1199: 60.0% win rate (6 games)
  • 1200-1399: 56.1% win rate (19 games)
  • 1400-1599: 63.1% win rate (31 games)
  • 1600-1799: 51.7% win rate (73 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.1% win rate (118 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.0% win rate (108 games)
  • 2200-2499: 56.7% win rate (84 games)
  • 2500+: 54.7% win rate (25 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (60%), worst in Blitz (50%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid

  • UltraBullet: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • Bullet: 52.7% win rate (269 games)
  • Blitz: 49.9% win rate (178 games)
  • Rapid: 59.0% win rate (18 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: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (7 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 45.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 72.0% expected score (19 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 67.0% expected score (31 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 42.6% expected score (39 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 48.4% expected score (60 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (53 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (64 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 47.7% expected score (41 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 55.9% expected score (67 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 75.8% expected score (14 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 57.8% expected score (24 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

Related Openings

Parent
English Defense
49.7%
Variations (4)
English Defense: Eastbourne Gambit
50.1%
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: Hartlaub Gambit Accepted win rate?

The English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Accepted has a 52.1% (90% CI: 48.3%-55.9%) win rate for white, based on 466 rated games from Lichess.

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

The English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Accepted performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 56.7% win rate for white (84 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (52.7%) outperforms Blitz (49.9%) by 2.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Accepted?

The English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Accepted has a sharpness score of 95.8 (very decisive), meaning 95.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 31 moves.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Accepted has a 48.1% (90% CI: 40.6%-55.6%) win rate for white, based on 118 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Accepted has a 47.0% (90% CI: 39.2%-54.9%) win rate for white, based on 108 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Accepted has a 52.7% (90% CI: 47.7%-57.7%) win rate for white (269 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.5%.

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

In Blitz games, the English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Accepted has a 49.9% (90% CI: 43.7%-56.0%) win rate for white (178 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

Is the English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Accepted a good opening?

The English Defense: Hartlaub Gambit Accepted is statistically balanced with a 52.1% (90% CI: 48.3%-55.9%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.