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English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit

8.7K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score52.4%Range (90% confident): 51.6% – 53.3%Based on 8.7K games
0%52.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.6% – 53.3%
Outcome Distribution
50.8%3.2%46.0%
Win
Draw
Loss
3.e4
English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit
Analyzen=8.7K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.2%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit has a 52.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.6% and 53.3%), based on 8.7K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +11.2% · Breakpoint: 0-999

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 53% → 60%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 52.9% win rate (75 games)
  • 1000-1199: 43.0% win rate (237 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.9% win rate (398 games)
  • 1400-1599: 50.1% win rate (772 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.3% win rate (1,315 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.4% win rate (1,931 games)
  • 2000-2199: 52.8% win rate (1,856 games)
  • 2200-2499: 52.8% win rate (1,921 games)
  • 2500+: 59.9% win rate (173 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (52%), worst in Classical (47%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 50.5% win rate (49 games)
  • Bullet: 52.0% win rate (5,334 games)
  • Blitz: 48.8% win rate (2,907 games)
  • Rapid: 49.7% win rate (382 games)
  • Classical: 46.7% win rate (6 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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2500+———

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 62.3% expected score (31 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 47.3% expected score (35 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 83.3% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 46.4% expected score (26 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 43.4% expected score (112 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 41.1% expected score (77 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 56.7% expected score (21 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 47.3% expected score (221 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 49.4% expected score (154 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 40.3% expected score (19 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (471 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (258 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 64.5% expected score (40 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 76.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.8% expected score (669 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.4% expected score (570 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.7% expected score (69 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 53.4% expected score (1,039 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (761 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 46.8% expected score (124 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 54.9% expected score (1,144 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 54.4% expected score (651 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 48.3% expected score (57 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 55.5% expected score (1,484 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (391 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 63.7% expected score (46 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 61.0% expected score (163 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 71.8% expected score (10 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit win rate?

The English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit has a 50.8% (90% CI: 49.9%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 8.7K rated games from Lichess.

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

The English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 59.9% win rate for white (173 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (52.0%) outperforms Rapid (49.7%) by 2.3%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit?

The English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.8 (very decisive), meaning 96.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit has a 43.0% (90% CI: 37.7%-48.3%) win rate for white, based on 237 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit has a 46.9% (90% CI: 42.8%-51.0%) win rate for white, based on 398 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit has a 50.1% (90% CI: 47.1%-53.1%) win rate for white, based on 772 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit has a 47.3% (90% CI: 45.0%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit has a 50.4% (90% CI: 48.5%-52.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit has a 52.8% (90% CI: 50.9%-54.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit has a 52.8% (90% CI: 50.9%-54.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit has a 59.9% (90% CI: 53.7%-65.9%) win rate for white, based on 173 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit has a 52.0% (90% CI: 50.8%-53.1%) win rate for white (5.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.8%.

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

In Blitz games, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit has a 48.8% (90% CI: 47.3%-50.3%) win rate for white (2.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

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

In Rapid games, the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit has a 49.7% (90% CI: 45.5%-53.9%) win rate for white (382 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.9%.

Is the English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit a good opening?

The English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Variation, Ferenc Gambit is statistically balanced with a 50.8% (90% CI: 49.9%-51.7%) 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.