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Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation

651K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.0%Range (90% confident): 51.9% – 52.1%Based on 651K games
0%52.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.9% – 52.1%
Outcome Distribution
49.7%4.6%45.7%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation
Analyzen=651K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.6%

What is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation has a 52.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.9% and 52.1%), based on 651K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 49% → 52%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 48.8% win rate (43,707 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.4% win rate (94,008 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.9% win rate (131,127 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.7% win rate (147,385 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.2% win rate (107,108 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.3% win rate (56,414 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.7% win rate (32,243 games)
  • 2200-2499: 52.0% win rate (28,699 games)
  • 2500+: 52.2% win rate (10,273 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (52%), worst in Classical (49%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 49.4% win rate (117 games)
  • Bullet: 51.9% win rate (98,882 games)
  • Blitz: 49.6% win rate (319,402 games)
  • Rapid: 48.9% win rate (217,981 games)
  • Classical: 48.9% win rate (14,582 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: 32.6% expected score (10 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 51.1% expected score (7,887 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 50.4% expected score (22,975 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 51.2% expected score (12,744 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 47.3% expected score (91 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 39.5% expected score (27 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (12,811 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.5% expected score (51,079 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 51.1% expected score (29,443 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.4% expected score (648 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (20 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 53.2% expected score (17,007 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 51.9% expected score (63,499 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 51.4% expected score (48,384 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 52.4% expected score (2,217 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 63.2% expected score (44 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 52.4% expected score (14,976 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.9% expected score (69,145 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (57,676 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 51.8% expected score (5,544 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 53.5% expected score (11,686 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (47,969 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.1% expected score (42,659 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 51.3% expected score (4,786 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 53.8% expected score (9,754 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.6% expected score (27,493 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (18,346 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 51.6% expected score (817 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 54.2% expected score (8,170 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 53.7% expected score (18,148 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.9% expected score (5,595 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 57.0% expected score (329 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 56.1% expected score (9,901 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 56.5% expected score (15,815 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.1% expected score (2,833 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 53.7% expected score (147 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 57.5% expected score (6,690 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.7% expected score (3,279 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 57.3% expected score (301 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 61.1% expected score (3 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation win rate?

The Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation has a 49.7% (90% CI: 49.6%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 651K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation perform best?

The Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 52.0% win rate for white (29K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (51.9%) outperforms UltraBullet (49.4%) by 2.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation?

The Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation has a sharpness score of 95.4 (very decisive), meaning 95.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation has a 48.8% (90% CI: 48.4%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 44K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation has a 49.4% (90% CI: 49.2%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 94K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.7%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 131K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation has a 49.7% (90% CI: 49.5%-49.9%) win rate for white, based on 147K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation has a 49.2% (90% CI: 49.0%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 107K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation has a 49.3% (90% CI: 49.0%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 56K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

What is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation has a 50.7% (90% CI: 50.3%-51.2%) win rate for white, based on 32K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.6% draw rate.

What is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation has a 52.0% (90% CI: 51.6%-52.5%) win rate for white, based on 29K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 8.2% draw rate.

What is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation has a 52.2% (90% CI: 51.4%-53.0%) win rate for white, based on 10K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 10.7% draw rate.

What is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation has a 49.4% (90% CI: 41.8%-56.9%) win rate for white (117 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.3%.

What is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation has a 51.9% (90% CI: 51.7%-52.2%) win rate for white (99K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.2%.

What is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation has a 49.6% (90% CI: 49.5%-49.8%) win rate for white (319K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.7%.

What is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.7%-49.1%) win rate for white (218K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.1%.

What is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.2%-49.6%) win rate for white (15K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.7%.

Is the Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation a good opening?

The Four Knights Game: Gunsberg Variation is statistically balanced with a 49.7% (90% CI: 49.6%-49.8%) 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.