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Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense

988 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Key Finding

Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense is balanced for Black at 50.5% expected score.

Results are roughly even — the middlegame decides more than this opening choice does.

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Tough Sell
Rating
Time
Black Expected Score50.5%Based on 988 gamesWin + ½×draw — predicts rating gain better than win rate
40%50.5%60%
Range (90% confident): 47.9% – 53.2%
Min adv-4.2%
ContextAll ratings · All speeds · n=988
Outcome Distribution
2...e5
Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense
Analyzen=988
Avg Length28 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate2.9%

Sharpness — share of games that end decisively

What is the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense has a 50.5% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 47.9% and 53.2%), based on 988 Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 51% → 39%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 51.2% win rate (226 games)
  • 1000-1199: 48.8% win rate (139 games)
  • 1200-1399: 50.5% win rate (136 games)
  • 1400-1599: 43.8% win rate (75 games)
  • 1600-1799: 45.9% win rate (115 games)
  • 1800-1999: 44.0% win rate (95 games)
  • 2000-2199: 52.0% win rate (109 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.8% win rate (70 games)
  • 2500+: 38.8% win rate (23 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (52%), worst in UltraBullet (45%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 45.3% win rate (68 games)
  • Bullet: 52.4% win rate (297 games)
  • Blitz: 45.9% win rate (433 games)
  • Rapid: 52.1% win rate (176 games)
  • Classical: 48.4% win rate (14 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter — click it again to clear. 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: 55.1% expected score (38 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 52.4% expected score (124 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 55.6% expected score (62 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 48.2% expected score (25 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 53.3% expected score (76 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 43.2% expected score (35 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 64.1% expected score (27 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 43.5% expected score (67 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (34 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 64.3% expected score (23 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (31 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 44.1% expected score (32 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 43.3% expected score (21 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.1% expected score (47 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (14 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 45.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 46.3% expected score (39 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 40.2% expected score (34 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 53.5% expected score (13 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 54.3% expected score (57 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 43.0% expected score (34 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 91.2% expected score (7 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 59.1% expected score (4 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 56.5% expected score (45 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.7% expected score (20 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 43.6% expected score (22 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Indian Defense
49.6%
Variations (5)
Indian Defense: Wade-Tartakower Defense
49.2%
Indian Defense: Normal Variation
50.3%
Indian Defense: London System
50.8%
Indian Defense: Knights Variation
50.9%
Indian Defense: Budapest Defense
48.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense win rate?

The Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense has a 48.1% (90% CI: 45.4%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 988 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense perform best?

The Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 54.4% win rate for white (95 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (50.3%) outperforms Rapid (45.9%) by 4.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense?

The Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense has a sharpness score of 97.1 (very decisive), meaning 97.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 28 moves.

What is the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense has a 44.2% (90% CI: 38.8%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 226 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense has a 48.8% (90% CI: 41.8%-55.7%) win rate for white, based on 139 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense has a 46.9% (90% CI: 40.0%-53.9%) win rate for white, based on 136 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense has a 51.1% (90% CI: 43.5%-58.7%) win rate for white, based on 115 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense has a 45.7% (90% CI: 38.0%-53.5%) win rate for white, based on 109 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense has a 45.7% (90% CI: 41.0%-50.5%) win rate for white (297 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.8%.

What is the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense has a 50.3% (90% CI: 46.3%-54.2%) win rate for white (433 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

What is the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense has a 45.9% (90% CI: 39.8%-52.1%) win rate for white (176 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.0%.

Is the Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense a good opening?

The Indian Defense: Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit, Oshima Defense is slightly favors black with a 48.1% (90% CI: 45.4%-50.7%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1800-1999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.