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Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit

1.7K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score51.3%Range (90% confident): 49.3% – 53.3%Based on 1.7K games
0%51.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.3% – 53.3%
Outcome Distribution
49.0%4.6%46.5%
Win
Draw
Loss
3.Nc3
Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit
Analyzen=1.7K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.6%

What is the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit has a 51.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 49.3% and 53.3%), based on 1.7K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: -1.9% · Breakpoint: 0-999

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 41% → 54%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 40.7% win rate (125 games)
  • 1000-1199: 51.6% win rate (143 games)
  • 1200-1399: 44.6% win rate (170 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.2% win rate (292 games)
  • 1600-1799: 53.6% win rate (214 games)
  • 1800-1999: 51.5% win rate (351 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.9% win rate (202 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.2% win rate (176 games)
  • 2500+: 53.8% win rate (5 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (65%), worst in Rapid (47%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 64.7% win rate (7 games)
  • Bullet: 48.1% win rate (490 games)
  • Blitz: 49.8% win rate (915 games)
  • Rapid: 46.8% win rate (256 games)
  • Classical: 47.8% win rate (10 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, Bullet: 46.0% expected score (23 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 47.4% expected score (74 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 38.2% expected score (28 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 53.5% expected score (27 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 58.9% expected score (83 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 40.8% expected score (31 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (41 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 42.6% expected score (86 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 52.6% expected score (38 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (115 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.5% expected score (102 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 46.6% expected score (72 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 45.0% expected score (68 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 60.5% expected score (122 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 54.5% expected score (21 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 54.6% expected score (96 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (213 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 64.1% expected score (41 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 45.3% expected score (94 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 55.8% expected score (93 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 40.9% expected score (15 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 45.6% expected score (21 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.2% expected score (142 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 58.7% expected score (10 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 65.4% expected score (5 games)

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Variations (5)
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50.6%
Grob Opening: Double Grob
50.5%
Grob Opening: Double Grob, Coca-Cola Gambit
29.3%
Grob Opening: Grob Gambit
49.8%
Grob Opening: Grob Gambit Declined
49.8%
Continuations (1)
Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit, Zilbermints-Hartlaub Gambit
48.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit win rate?

The Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit has a 49.0% (90% CI: 47.0%-51.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit perform best?

The Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 53.6% win rate for white (214 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (49.8%) outperforms Rapid (46.8%) by 3.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit?

The Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit has a sharpness score of 95.4 (very decisive), meaning 95.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit has a 40.7% (90% CI: 33.6%-48.0%) win rate for white, based on 125 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 8.3% draw rate.

What is the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit has a 51.6% (90% CI: 44.7%-58.4%) win rate for white, based on 143 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit has a 44.6% (90% CI: 38.4%-50.9%) win rate for white, based on 170 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

What is the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit has a 47.2% (90% CI: 42.4%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 292 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit has a 53.6% (90% CI: 48.0%-59.2%) win rate for white, based on 214 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

What is the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit has a 51.5% (90% CI: 47.1%-55.9%) win rate for white, based on 351 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit has a 48.9% (90% CI: 43.1%-54.7%) win rate for white, based on 202 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 1.7% draw rate.

What is the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit has a 48.2% (90% CI: 42.0%-54.3%) win rate for white, based on 176 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 12.1% draw rate.

What is the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit has a 48.1% (90% CI: 44.4%-51.8%) win rate for white (490 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.0%.

What is the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit has a 49.8% (90% CI: 47.1%-52.5%) win rate for white (915 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.4%.

What is the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit has a 46.8% (90% CI: 41.7%-51.9%) win rate for white (256 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.2%.

Is the Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit a good opening?

The Grob Opening: Zilbermints Gambit is statistically balanced with a 49.0% (90% CI: 47.0%-51.0%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1600-1799 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.