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Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Bardeleben Variation

168 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score48.9%Range (90% confident): 42.6% – 55.1%Based on 168 games
0%48.9%100%
Range (90% confident): 42.6% – 55.1%
Outcome Distribution
42.8%12.1%45.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
9...Bb4
Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Bardeleben Variation
Analyzen=168
Avg Length46 moves
Sharpness88%
Draw Rate12.1%

What is the Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Bardeleben Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Bardeleben Variation has a 48.9% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 42.6% and 55.1%), based on 168 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 42%

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2500+

  • 1000-1199: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1200-1399: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1400-1599: 55.6% win rate (3 games)
  • 1600-1799: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1800-1999: 40.5% win rate (17 games)
  • 2000-2199: 54.1% win rate (29 games)
  • 2200-2499: 36.9% win rate (73 games)
  • 2500+: 41.6% win rate (43 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (55%), worst in Classical (14%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 54.7% win rate (36 games)
  • Blitz: 41.5% win rate (101 games)
  • Rapid: 34.4% win rate (29 games)
  • Classical: 14.3% win rate (2 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 71.1% expected score (8 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 66.3% expected score (17 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 34.2% expected score (8 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 56.5% expected score (14 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 40.1% expected score (49 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (9 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 58.6% expected score (16 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 40.6% expected score (25 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 64.3% expected score (2 games)

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52.7%
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54.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Bardeleben Variation win rate?

The Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Bardeleben Variation has a 42.8% (90% CI: 36.6%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 168 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Bardeleben Variation perform best?

The Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Bardeleben Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 36.9% win rate for white (73 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

How sharp is the Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Bardeleben Variation?

The Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Bardeleben Variation has a sharpness score of 87.9 (moderately decisive), meaning 87.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 46 moves.

What is the Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Bardeleben Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Bardeleben Variation has a 41.5% (90% CI: 33.6%-49.5%) win rate for white (101 Lichess games). Draw rate is 12.2%.

Is the Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Bardeleben Variation a good opening?

The Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Bardeleben Variation is slightly favors black with a 42.8% (90% CI: 36.6%-49.1%) 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.