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Indian Defense: Devin Gambit

8.9K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.6%Range (90% confident): 51.7% – 53.4%Based on 8.9K games
0%52.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.7% – 53.4%
Outcome Distribution
50.5%4.0%45.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
3.g4
Indian Defense: Devin Gambit
Analyzen=8.9K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.0%

What is the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit has a 52.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.7% and 53.4%), based on 8.9K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +5.0% · Breakpoint: 1200-1399

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 42% → 52%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 41.5% win rate (19 games)
  • 1000-1199: 34.5% win rate (26 games)
  • 1200-1399: 42.1% win rate (78 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.5% win rate (218 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.5% win rate (562 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.6% win rate (1,163 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.3% win rate (3,098 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.3% win rate (2,643 games)
  • 2500+: 52.4% win rate (1,133 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (56%), worst in Rapid (48%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 51.0% win rate (23 games)
  • Bullet: 51.1% win rate (3,426 games)
  • Blitz: 50.5% win rate (4,408 games)
  • Rapid: 48.0% win rate (1,028 games)
  • Classical: 55.8% win rate (55 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: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 44.7% expected score (8 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 26.2% expected score (9 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 38.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 55.7% expected score (16 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 39.5% expected score (51 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 54.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 57.3% expected score (95 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (93 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 35.5% expected score (26 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 53.3% expected score (152 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.1% expected score (356 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 41.6% expected score (46 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 73.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.9% expected score (336 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.9% expected score (707 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 56.0% expected score (91 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 40.7% expected score (20 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 40.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.4% expected score (1,062 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (1,496 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.6% expected score (509 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 72.8% expected score (27 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.5% expected score (860 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.3% expected score (1,457 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 49.4% expected score (322 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 77.3% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.8% expected score (890 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 62.4% expected score (229 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 66.2% expected score (14 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit win rate?

The Indian Defense: Devin Gambit has a 50.5% (90% CI: 49.6%-51.4%) win rate for white, based on 8.9K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit perform best?

The Indian Defense: Devin Gambit performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 52.4% win rate for white (1.1K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (51.1%) outperforms Classical (55.8%) by -4.7%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit?

The Indian Defense: Devin Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.0 (very decisive), meaning 96.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit has a 48.5% (90% CI: 43.0%-54.1%) win rate for white, based on 218 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit has a 48.5% (90% CI: 45.1%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 562 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit has a 49.6% (90% CI: 47.2%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit has a 50.3% (90% CI: 48.9%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 3.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit has a 51.3% (90% CI: 49.7%-52.9%) win rate for white, based on 2.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit has a 52.4% (90% CI: 50.0%-54.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit has a 51.1% (90% CI: 49.7%-52.5%) win rate for white (3.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.3%.

What is the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit has a 50.5% (90% CI: 49.3%-51.8%) win rate for white (4.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

What is the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit has a 48.0% (90% CI: 45.5%-50.6%) win rate for white (1.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

Is the Indian Defense: Devin Gambit a good opening?

The Indian Defense: Devin Gambit is statistically balanced with a 50.5% (90% CI: 49.6%-51.4%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2500+ Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.