Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack

9.4K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score39.8%Range (90% confident): 39.0% – 40.6%Based on 9.4K games
0%39.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 39.0% – 40.6%
Outcome Distribution
38.1%3.3%58.6%
Win
Draw
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Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack
n=9.4K
Avg Length29 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.3%

What is the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack has a 39.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 39.0% and 40.6%), based on 9.4K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 37% → 8%

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1200
1400
1600
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2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 36.6% win rate (874 games)
  • 1000-1199: 37.7% win rate (1,093 games)
  • 1200-1399: 36.7% win rate (1,533 games)
  • 1400-1599: 37.3% win rate (2,182 games)
  • 1600-1799: 39.9% win rate (2,111 games)
  • 1800-1999: 38.1% win rate (1,168 games)
  • 2000-2199: 42.8% win rate (364 games)
  • 2200-2499: 38.4% win rate (78 games)
  • 2500+: 7.7% win rate (5 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (44%), worst in UltraBullet (29%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 29.3% win rate (65 games)
  • Bullet: 34.3% win rate (1,491 games)
  • Blitz: 38.7% win rate (5,414 games)
  • Rapid: 39.2% win rate (2,338 games)
  • Classical: 43.8% win rate (100 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999
1000-1199
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1800-1999
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2500+

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 40.1% expected score (211 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 35.3% expected score (431 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 39.9% expected score (226 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 20.6% expected score (7 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 35.3% expected score (219 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 38.7% expected score (558 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 41.9% expected score (305 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (9 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 32.2% expected score (226 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 38.6% expected score (920 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 42.2% expected score (348 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 37.3% expected score (30 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 41.8% expected score (29 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (266 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 39.4% expected score (1,387 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 40.5% expected score (480 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 61.6% expected score (20 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 10.6% expected score (15 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 31.4% expected score (248 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 44.7% expected score (1,233 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 41.3% expected score (594 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 43.4% expected score (21 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 40.5% expected score (167 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 41.6% expected score (666 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 38.7% expected score (311 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 36.7% expected score (21 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 44.9% expected score (105 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 41.8% expected score (188 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.8% expected score (71 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 41.4% expected score (45 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 40.5% expected score (30 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 22.8% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack win rate?

The Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack has a 38.1% (90% CI: 37.3%-38.9%) win rate for white, based on 9.4K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack perform best?

The Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 42.8% win rate for white (364 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (38.7%) outperforms UltraBullet (29.3%) by 9.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack?

The Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack has a sharpness score of 96.7 (very decisive), meaning 96.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 29 moves.

What is the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack has a 36.6% (90% CI: 33.9%-39.3%) win rate for white, based on 874 Lichess games. Average game length is 20 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack has a 37.7% (90% CI: 35.3%-40.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 23 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack has a 36.7% (90% CI: 34.7%-38.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack has a 37.3% (90% CI: 35.6%-39.0%) win rate for white, based on 2.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack has a 39.9% (90% CI: 38.2%-41.7%) win rate for white, based on 2.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack has a 38.1% (90% CI: 35.8%-40.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

What is the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack has a 42.8% (90% CI: 38.6%-47.1%) win rate for white, based on 364 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack has a 34.3% (90% CI: 32.3%-36.3%) win rate for white (1.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.8%.

What is the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack has a 38.7% (90% CI: 37.6%-39.7%) win rate for white (5.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.5%.

What is the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack has a 39.2% (90% CI: 37.5%-40.8%) win rate for white (2.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.9%.

What is the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack has a 43.8% (90% CI: 35.8%-52.0%) win rate for white (100 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

Is the Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack a good opening?

The Englund Gambit Complex Declined: Diemer Counterattack is slightly favors black with a 38.1% (90% CI: 37.3%-38.9%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2000-2199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.