Does Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap work for White at All Ratings?
Snapshot
At All Ratings, Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap gives White a +46.6% minimum advantage (90% confidence). This gambit is effective.
Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap
White GambitSource Lichess
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Play This+47%All Ratings
Minimum Advantage+46.6%
White wins at least 46.6% more often than loses
Rating TrendPeak: +53.4% at 1800-1999
Win%72.5%
Games44K
Breakpoint (Overall)Never
5...Qd4
Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's TrapWhite Gambit
Rating
Time Control
| Rating | Min Adv | White Win | Draw | White Loss | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-999 | +10.3% | 58.4% | 4.4% | 37.2% | 215 |
| 1000-1199 | +19.9% | 61.3% | 2.2% | 36.5% | 1.1K |
| 1200-1399 | +31.1% | 66.0% | 1.9% | 32.2% | 3.3K |
| 1400-1599 | +37.0% | 68.2% | 2.3% | 29.5% | 7.6K |
| 1600-1799 | +48.0% | 73.5% | 2.3% | 24.2% | 13K |
| 1800-1999 | +53.4% | 76.3% | 2.0% | 21.7% | 12K |
| 2000-2199 | +51.5% | 75.6% | 2.3% | 22.0% | 4.5K |
| 2200-2499 | +41.1% | 71.3% | 2.3% | 26.5% | 1.7K |
| 2500+ | +36.3% | 72.5% | 2.6% | 24.9% | 173 |
Full Opening StatsSee rating/time-control breakdowns for White on the opening stats page
Analyze Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap PositionsGet move-by-move win rates with the TrueElo analyzer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap sound?
The Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap has no overall breakpoint in Lichess data, meaning White wins more than loses even at the highest rating brackets across all time controls. This is a statistically sound gambit at all levels analyzed.
What is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap win rate?
The Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap has a 72.5% (90% CI: 72.2%-72.9%) win rate for White overall, with a 2.2% draw rate and 25.3% loss rate. This is based on 44K games from Lichess.
What is the best rating to play the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap?
The Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap performs best at 1800-1999, where White has a minimum advantage of +53.4%. This means we're 90% confident White wins at least 53.4 percentage points more than they lose at this rating.
Is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap better in blitz or rapid?
Rapid (+56.0% edge) outperforms Classical (+19.9% edge) by 36.1 percentage points. Faster time controls typically favor gambits because opponents have less time to find accurate defenses.
Does the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap breakpoint vary by time control?
Yes, significantly. Breakpoints by time control: Bullet: Never, Blitz: Never, Rapid: Never, Classical: Never. "Never" means the gambit remains viable through all rating brackets in that time control. Faster time controls typically extend viability.
How sharp is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap?
The Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap is extremely sharp with only 2.2% draws—97.8% of games end decisively. This makes it an excellent choice when you need to play for a win rather than accept a draw.
Should I play the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap?
The Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap is viable at all rating levels in Lichess data. White maintains a statistical edge throughout. It's an excellent choice if you enjoy sharp, initiative-based play.
How do I defend against the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap?
The Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap is statistically challenging to defend at all levels. As Black, focus on quick development, early castling, and piece trades. Don't get greedy with extra material. Consider declining the gambit or finding a transposition if you're uncomfortable with sharp positions.
How reliable is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap data?
This analysis is based on 44K games from Lichess. All statistics include 90% confidence intervals. Generally, 300+ games provide statistically meaningful results. Rating-specific and time-control-specific breakdowns have their own sample sizes shown in the table above.