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English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit

9.9K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.1%Range (90% confident): 51.3% – 52.9%Based on 9.9K games
0%52.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.3% – 52.9%
Outcome Distribution
50.1%3.9%46.0%
Win
Draw
Loss
2.e4
English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit
Analyzen=9.9K
Avg Length31 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.9%

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit has a 52.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.3% and 52.9%), based on 9.9K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +12.7% · Breakpoint: 0-999

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 48% → 59%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 48.4% win rate (328 games)
  • 1000-1199: 45.2% win rate (378 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.3% win rate (563 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.8% win rate (949 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.1% win rate (1,423 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.8% win rate (2,136 games)
  • 2000-2199: 52.9% win rate (2,225 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.0% win rate (1,709 games)
  • 2500+: 59.4% win rate (176 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (52%), worst in Classical (42%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 46.1% win rate (43 games)
  • Bullet: 51.7% win rate (3,160 games)
  • Blitz: 49.6% win rate (5,243 games)
  • Rapid: 48.7% win rate (1,356 games)
  • Classical: 42.2% win rate (85 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
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (81 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (159 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 51.8% expected score (85 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 42.2% expected score (126 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 49.2% expected score (185 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 53.0% expected score (65 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (14 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.8% expected score (184 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.3% expected score (258 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 59.1% expected score (98 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 54.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 41.3% expected score (10 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 48.8% expected score (317 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (473 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 48.2% expected score (137 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 53.7% expected score (12 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 46.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 47.4% expected score (321 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (867 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 43.0% expected score (206 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 44.9% expected score (18 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 86.4% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (668 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.2% expected score (1,118 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.4% expected score (315 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 39.3% expected score (31 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (735 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 55.5% expected score (1,217 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.9% expected score (261 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 42.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 58.1% expected score (588 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.9% expected score (930 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.7% expected score (189 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 63.8% expected score (140 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 56.7% expected score (36 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit win rate?

The English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit has a 50.1% (90% CI: 49.3%-50.9%) win rate for white, based on 9.9K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit perform best?

The English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 59.4% win rate for white (176 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (51.7%) outperforms Classical (42.2%) by 9.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit?

The English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.1 (very decisive), meaning 96.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 31 moves.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit has a 48.4% (90% CI: 43.9%-52.9%) win rate for white, based on 328 Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 6.8% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit has a 45.2% (90% CI: 41.0%-49.4%) win rate for white, based on 378 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit has a 49.3% (90% CI: 45.9%-52.8%) win rate for white, based on 563 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit has a 48.8% (90% CI: 46.1%-51.4%) win rate for white, based on 949 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit has a 47.1% (90% CI: 45.0%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit has a 47.8% (90% CI: 46.1%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 2.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit has a 52.9% (90% CI: 51.2%-54.7%) win rate for white, based on 2.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit has a 53.0% (90% CI: 51.0%-55.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit has a 59.4% (90% CI: 53.3%-65.4%) win rate for white, based on 176 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.9% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit has a 51.7% (90% CI: 50.2%-53.2%) win rate for white (3.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.4%.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit has a 49.6% (90% CI: 48.5%-50.8%) win rate for white (5.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.5%.

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit has a 48.7% (90% CI: 46.5%-51.0%) win rate for white (1.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

Is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit a good opening?

The English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense, Hickmann Gambit is statistically balanced with a 50.1% (90% CI: 49.3%-50.9%) 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.