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Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit

3.2K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score48.4%Range (90% confident): 47.0% – 49.9%Based on 3.2K games
0%48.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 47.0% – 49.9%
Outcome Distribution
46.6%3.6%49.8%
Win
Draw
Loss
3.b4
Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit
Analyzen=3.2K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.6%

What is the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit has a 48.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 47.0% and 49.9%), based on 3.2K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +13.4% · Breakpoint: 0-999

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 44% → 29%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 43.9% win rate (366 games)
  • 1000-1199: 40.0% win rate (397 games)
  • 1200-1399: 45.9% win rate (496 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.8% win rate (587 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.9% win rate (734 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.5% win rate (406 games)
  • 2000-2199: 59.7% win rate (150 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.5% win rate (47 games)
  • 2500+: 29.4% win rate (7 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (48%), worst in UltraBullet (29%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 29.4% win rate (7 games)
  • Bullet: 46.5% win rate (912 games)
  • Blitz: 47.9% win rate (1,512 games)
  • Rapid: 44.4% win rate (738 games)
  • Classical: 42.2% win rate (21 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
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 38.8% expected score (61 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 49.0% expected score (230 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 43.4% expected score (74 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 46.6% expected score (114 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 43.6% expected score (185 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 37.3% expected score (93 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 49.7% expected score (141 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.1% expected score (239 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 46.9% expected score (111 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 43.9% expected score (179 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.3% expected score (276 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 47.6% expected score (119 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 63.1% expected score (10 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (184 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.0% expected score (276 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.4% expected score (272 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 48.1% expected score (127 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (228 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 38.2% expected score (49 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 59.8% expected score (65 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 71.1% expected score (65 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 47.7% expected score (20 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 40.2% expected score (34 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 81.1% expected score (13 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 32.4% expected score (7 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit win rate?

The Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit has a 46.6% (90% CI: 45.2%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 3.2K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit perform best?

The Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 59.7% win rate for white (150 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (47.9%) outperforms Rapid (44.4%) by 3.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit?

The Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.4 (very decisive), meaning 96.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit has a 43.9% (90% CI: 39.7%-48.2%) win rate for white, based on 366 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit has a 40.0% (90% CI: 36.0%-44.1%) win rate for white, based on 397 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

What is the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit has a 45.9% (90% CI: 42.3%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 496 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit has a 46.8% (90% CI: 43.4%-50.2%) win rate for white, based on 587 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit has a 48.9% (90% CI: 45.9%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 734 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit has a 46.5% (90% CI: 42.5%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 406 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit has a 59.7% (90% CI: 53.1%-66.2%) win rate for white, based on 150 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 6.9% draw rate.

What is the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit has a 46.5% (90% CI: 43.8%-49.2%) win rate for white (912 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.5%.

What is the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit has a 47.9% (90% CI: 45.8%-50.0%) win rate for white (1.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.7%.

What is the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit has a 44.4% (90% CI: 41.4%-47.4%) win rate for white (738 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.8%.

Is the Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit a good opening?

The Hungarian Opening: Bücker Gambit is slightly favors black with a 46.6% (90% CI: 45.2%-48.1%) 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.