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English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit

243K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.8%Range (90% confident): 52.7% – 53.0%Based on 243K games
0%52.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 52.7% – 53.0%
Outcome Distribution
51.0%3.6%45.4%
Win
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1...b5
English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit
Analyzen=243K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.6%

What is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit has a 52.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.7% and 53.0%), based on 243K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 12.4% · Classical best · UltraBullet worst

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 53% → 51%

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1200
1400
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2500+

  • 0-999: 53.2% win rate (4,323 games)
  • 1000-1199: 53.1% win rate (7,049 games)
  • 1200-1399: 52.3% win rate (13,912 games)
  • 1400-1599: 52.8% win rate (25,409 games)
  • 1600-1799: 51.6% win rate (40,191 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.5% win rate (53,401 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.2% win rate (49,043 games)
  • 2200-2499: 49.7% win rate (39,338 games)
  • 2500+: 51.0% win rate (10,196 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (61%), worst in UltraBullet (48%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 48.2% win rate (7,116 games)
  • Bullet: 49.8% win rate (124,362 games)
  • Blitz: 52.2% win rate (91,074 games)
  • Rapid: 53.7% win rate (19,452 games)
  • Classical: 60.6% win rate (858 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, UltraBullet: 52.4% expected score (40 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 53.7% expected score (1,369 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 55.4% expected score (2,108 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 59.5% expected score (781 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 55.7% expected score (25 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 56.9% expected score (137 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 53.6% expected score (2,365 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 54.5% expected score (3,440 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 55.7% expected score (1,081 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (26 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 44.9% expected score (223 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 52.0% expected score (5,091 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 54.0% expected score (6,531 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 57.6% expected score (1,994 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 65.5% expected score (73 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 50.3% expected score (981 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 52.3% expected score (8,710 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 55.5% expected score (12,245 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 55.7% expected score (3,276 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 65.9% expected score (197 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 47.5% expected score (1,731 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 51.8% expected score (14,938 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.8% expected score (18,353 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 55.2% expected score (4,849 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 63.2% expected score (320 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 47.5% expected score (1,593 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (22,781 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (24,257 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 54.2% expected score (4,588 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 60.7% expected score (182 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.9% expected score (1,967 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.5% expected score (27,262 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 54.3% expected score (17,413 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 57.6% expected score (2,370 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 73.1% expected score (31 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 57.0% expected score (427 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (32,205 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 57.3% expected score (6,199 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 62.9% expected score (503 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 59.1% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 74.4% expected score (17 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 53.7% expected score (9,641 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.1% expected score (528 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 58.7% expected score (10 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit win rate?

The English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit has a 51.0% (90% CI: 50.8%-51.1%) win rate for white, based on 243K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit perform best?

The English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit performs best at 1400-1599 Elo with a 52.8% win rate for white (25K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Classical (60.6%) outperforms UltraBullet (48.2%) by 12.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit?

The English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.4 (very decisive), meaning 96.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit has a 53.2% (90% CI: 51.9%-54.4%) win rate for white, based on 4.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit has a 53.1% (90% CI: 52.1%-54.1%) win rate for white, based on 7.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit has a 52.3% (90% CI: 51.7%-53.0%) win rate for white, based on 14K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit has a 52.8% (90% CI: 52.3%-53.3%) win rate for white, based on 25K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit has a 51.6% (90% CI: 51.2%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 40K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit has a 50.5% (90% CI: 50.2%-50.9%) win rate for white, based on 53K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit has a 50.2% (90% CI: 49.8%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 49K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit has a 49.7% (90% CI: 49.3%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 39K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit has a 51.0% (90% CI: 50.2%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 10K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

What is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit has a 48.2% (90% CI: 47.2%-49.2%) win rate for white (7.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.7%.

What is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit has a 49.8% (90% CI: 49.6%-50.0%) win rate for white (124K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

What is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit has a 52.2% (90% CI: 51.9%-52.4%) win rate for white (91K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.2%.

What is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit has a 53.7% (90% CI: 53.1%-54.3%) win rate for white (19K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.6%.

What is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit has a 60.6% (90% CI: 57.8%-63.3%) win rate for white (858 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.8%.

Is the English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit a good opening?

The English Opening: Jaenisch Gambit is statistically favors white with a 51.0% (90% CI: 50.8%-51.1%) 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.