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French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit

13K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score45.5%Range (90% confident): 44.8% – 46.2%Based on 13K games
0%45.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 44.8% – 46.2%
Outcome Distribution
43.7%3.5%52.8%
Win
Draw
Loss
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French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit
Analyzen=13K
Avg Length31 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.5%

What is the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit has a 45.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 44.8% and 46.2%), based on 13K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: -1.5% · Breakpoint: 0-999

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 40% → 47%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 39.5% win rate (1,818 games)
  • 1000-1199: 42.6% win rate (1,231 games)
  • 1200-1399: 41.1% win rate (1,290 games)
  • 1400-1599: 36.6% win rate (1,617 games)
  • 1600-1799: 46.0% win rate (1,680 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.4% win rate (3,368 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.1% win rate (1,248 games)
  • 2200-2499: 45.3% win rate (443 games)
  • 2500+: 47.0% win rate (57 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (46%), worst in UltraBullet (35%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 35.2% win rate (51 games)
  • Bullet: 46.2% win rate (4,335 games)
  • Blitz: 43.9% win rate (5,980 games)
  • Rapid: 39.1% win rate (2,225 games)
  • Classical: 38.5% win rate (161 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—
2500+———

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 42.4% expected score (214 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 43.0% expected score (942 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 42.0% expected score (636 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 33.0% expected score (22 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 41.7% expected score (231 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 45.4% expected score (620 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 44.0% expected score (353 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 52.0% expected score (23 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 41.7% expected score (292 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 46.7% expected score (626 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 38.5% expected score (337 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 42.2% expected score (24 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 46.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 38.3% expected score (465 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 39.9% expected score (739 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 32.8% expected score (349 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 35.3% expected score (53 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 38.6% expected score (16 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (426 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.5% expected score (980 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 46.0% expected score (246 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 46.3% expected score (12 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.2% expected score (1,614 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.3% expected score (1,526 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (209 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 44.3% expected score (16 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 47.1% expected score (730 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 42.3% expected score (429 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.2% expected score (77 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 54.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (310 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 42.2% expected score (114 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 47.5% expected score (18 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 49.1% expected score (53 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (4 games)

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Variations (5)
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46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit win rate?

The French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit has a 43.7% (90% CI: 43.0%-44.5%) win rate for white, based on 13K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit perform best?

The French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 49.4% win rate for white (3.4K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (46.2%) outperforms UltraBullet (35.2%) by 11.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit?

The French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.5 (very decisive), meaning 96.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 31 moves.

What is the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit has a 39.5% (90% CI: 37.6%-41.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit has a 42.6% (90% CI: 40.2%-44.9%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit has a 41.1% (90% CI: 38.8%-43.3%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit has a 36.6% (90% CI: 34.6%-38.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit has a 46.0% (90% CI: 44.0%-48.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit has a 49.4% (90% CI: 48.0%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 3.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit has a 44.1% (90% CI: 41.8%-46.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit has a 45.3% (90% CI: 41.5%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 443 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit has a 46.2% (90% CI: 45.0%-47.5%) win rate for white (4.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.0%.

What is the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit has a 43.9% (90% CI: 42.8%-44.9%) win rate for white (6.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

What is the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit has a 39.1% (90% CI: 37.4%-40.8%) win rate for white (2.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

What is the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit has a 38.5% (90% CI: 32.3%-44.8%) win rate for white (161 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.2%.

Is the French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit a good opening?

The French Defense: Banzai-Leong Gambit is slightly favors black with a 43.7% (90% CI: 43.0%-44.5%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1800-1999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.