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Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack, Berger Variation

252 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score54.0%Range (90% confident): 48.8% – 59.1%Based on 252 games
0%54.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.8% – 59.1%
Outcome Distribution
51.9%4.1%44.0%
Win
Draw
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Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack, Berger Variation
Analyzen=252
Avg Length38 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.1%

What is the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack, Berger Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack, Berger Variation has a 54.0% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 48.8% and 59.1%), based on 252 Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointBlack

Peak: -4.9% · Breakpoint: 2000-2199

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 43%

1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1400-1599: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1600-1799: 77.8% win rate (3 games)
  • 1800-1999: 63.3% win rate (23 games)
  • 2000-2199: 54.4% win rate (84 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.1% win rate (118 games)
  • 2500+: 42.9% win rate (23 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (62%), worst in Blitz (51%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 52.1% win rate (80 games)
  • Blitz: 50.5% win rate (162 games)
  • Rapid: 61.9% win rate (9 games)
  • Classical: 60.0% win rate (1 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 63.6% expected score (17 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 60.3% expected score (18 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.4% expected score (62 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (37 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (77 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (19 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 31.9% expected score (4 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack, Berger Variation win rate?

The Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack, Berger Variation has a 44.0% (90% CI: 38.9%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 252 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack, Berger Variation perform best?

The Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack, Berger Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 44.8% win rate for white (118 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack, Berger Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (45.0%) outperforms Bullet (43.6%) by 1.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack, Berger Variation?

The Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack, Berger Variation has a sharpness score of 95.9 (very decisive), meaning 95.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 38 moves.

What is the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack, Berger Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack, Berger Variation has a 44.8% (90% CI: 37.4%-52.3%) win rate for white, based on 118 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 7.1% draw rate.

What is the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack, Berger Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack, Berger Variation has a 45.0% (90% CI: 38.6%-51.4%) win rate for white (162 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.6%.

Is the Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack, Berger Variation a good opening?

The Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack, Berger Variation is slightly favors black with a 44.0% (90% CI: 38.9%-49.1%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.