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French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit

166K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score48.6%Range (90% confident): 48.4% – 48.8%Based on 166K games
0%48.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.4% – 48.8%
Outcome Distribution
47.3%2.6%50.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
3...dxe4
French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit
Analyzen=166K
Avg Length30 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate2.6%

What is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit has a 48.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 48.4% and 48.8%), based on 166K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 12.6% · Bullet best · Classical worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 42% → 47%

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1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
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2500+

  • 0-999: 41.5% win rate (2,756 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.1% win rate (7,968 games)
  • 1200-1399: 47.0% win rate (17,859 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.8% win rate (33,677 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.4% win rate (46,173 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.0% win rate (38,767 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.3% win rate (15,299 games)
  • 2200-2499: 47.3% win rate (3,367 games)
  • 2500+: 47.1% win rate (216 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (49%), worst in Classical (36%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 45.6% win rate (1,441 games)
  • Bullet: 48.8% win rate (97,931 games)
  • Blitz: 45.6% win rate (59,575 games)
  • Rapid: 42.4% win rate (6,964 games)
  • Classical: 36.2% win rate (171 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: 24.8% expected score (46 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 45.2% expected score (1,425 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 40.0% expected score (1,026 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 41.7% expected score (256 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 46.0% expected score (111 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (5,057 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 44.9% expected score (2,417 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 39.7% expected score (374 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 35.7% expected score (9 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 45.8% expected score (278 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 49.2% expected score (10,837 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 46.7% expected score (5,928 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 41.8% expected score (799 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 31.1% expected score (17 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 47.2% expected score (530 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.4% expected score (19,075 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 47.5% expected score (12,576 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 42.1% expected score (1,459 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 25.4% expected score (37 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 47.6% expected score (347 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.9% expected score (24,102 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.7% expected score (19,627 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 45.4% expected score (2,024 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 46.0% expected score (73 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (106 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.8% expected score (23,037 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 46.9% expected score (13,961 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 46.6% expected score (1,634 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 35.2% expected score (29 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 29.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.3% expected score (11,192 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 49.3% expected score (3,720 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 47.5% expected score (377 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 63.8% expected score (13 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 49.9% expected score (2,994 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 45.8% expected score (318 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 51.2% expected score (41 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (212 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 35.7% expected score (2 games)

Related Openings

Parent
French Defense
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Variations (5)
French Defense: Advance Variation
48.0%
French Defense: Advance Variation, Euwe Variation
46.1%
French Defense: Advance Variation, Extended Bishop Swap
48.6%
French Defense: Advance Variation, Frenkel Gambit
46.5%
French Defense: Advance Variation, Lputian Variation
48.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit win rate?

The French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit has a 47.3% (90% CI: 47.1%-47.5%) win rate for white, based on 166K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit perform best?

The French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 48.3% win rate for white (15K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (48.8%) outperforms Classical (36.2%) by 12.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit?

The French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit has a sharpness score of 97.4 (very decisive), meaning 97.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 30 moves.

What is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit has a 41.5% (90% CI: 40.0%-43.1%) win rate for white, based on 2.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 23 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit has a 47.1% (90% CI: 46.2%-48.0%) win rate for white, based on 8.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 1.6% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit has a 47.0% (90% CI: 46.4%-47.6%) win rate for white, based on 18K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.0% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit has a 47.8% (90% CI: 47.4%-48.3%) win rate for white, based on 34K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.2% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit has a 47.4% (90% CI: 47.0%-47.8%) win rate for white, based on 46K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit has a 47.0% (90% CI: 46.6%-47.5%) win rate for white, based on 39K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit has a 48.3% (90% CI: 47.6%-49.0%) win rate for white, based on 15K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit has a 47.3% (90% CI: 45.9%-48.7%) win rate for white, based on 3.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit has a 47.1% (90% CI: 41.6%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 216 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

What is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit has a 45.6% (90% CI: 43.5%-47.8%) win rate for white (1.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.5%.

What is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit has a 48.8% (90% CI: 48.5%-49.0%) win rate for white (98K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.2%.

What is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit has a 45.6% (90% CI: 45.3%-45.9%) win rate for white (60K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.2%.

What is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit has a 42.4% (90% CI: 41.5%-43.4%) win rate for white (7.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.6%.

What is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit has a 36.2% (90% CI: 30.3%-42.3%) win rate for white (171 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.0%.

Is the French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit a good opening?

The French Defense: La Bourdonnais Variation, Reuter Gambit is statistically balanced with a 47.3% (90% CI: 47.1%-47.5%) 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.