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King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Boren-Svenonius Variation

233 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score56.4%Range (90% confident): 51.1% – 61.7%Based on 233 games
0%56.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.1% – 61.7%
Outcome Distribution
53.9%4.9%41.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
5...Bd6
King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Boren-Svenonius Variation
Analyzen=233
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.9%

What is the King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Boren-Svenonius Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Boren-Svenonius Variation has a 56.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.1% and 61.7%), based on 233 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 43% → 11%

1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1200-1399: 42.9% win rate (2 games)
  • 1400-1599: 44.0% win rate (11 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.7% win rate (18 games)
  • 1800-1999: 52.6% win rate (66 games)
  • 2000-2199: 57.6% win rate (81 games)
  • 2200-2499: 55.1% win rate (52 games)
  • 2500+: 11.1% win rate (3 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (62%), worst in Classical (14%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 62.4% win rate (49 games)
  • Blitz: 51.1% win rate (154 games)
  • Rapid: 55.9% win rate (28 games)
  • Classical: 14.3% win rate (2 games)

White% 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

  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (9 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 55.1% expected score (18 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.6% expected score (41 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 68.0% expected score (18 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 56.4% expected score (54 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 64.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 76.3% expected score (8 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.7% expected score (39 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 65.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 16.7% expected score (3 games)

Related Openings

Parent
King's Gambit Accepted
43.1%
Variations (5)
King's Gambit Accepted: Abbazia Defense
46.9%
King's Gambit Accepted: Allgaier Gambit
55.5%
King's Gambit Accepted: Allgaier Gambit, Thorold Attack
59.1%
King's Gambit Accepted: Allgaier Gambit, Urusov Attack
55.2%
King's Gambit Accepted: Allgaier, Blackburne Gambit
57.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Boren-Svenonius Variation win rate?

The King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Boren-Svenonius Variation has a 53.9% (90% CI: 48.6%-59.3%) win rate for white, based on 233 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Boren-Svenonius Variation perform best?

The King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Boren-Svenonius Variation performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 57.6% win rate for white (81 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

How sharp is the King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Boren-Svenonius Variation?

The King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Boren-Svenonius Variation has a sharpness score of 95.1 (very decisive), meaning 95.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Boren-Svenonius Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Boren-Svenonius Variation has a 51.1% (90% CI: 44.5%-57.7%) win rate for white (154 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

Is the King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Boren-Svenonius Variation a good opening?

The King's Gambit Accepted: Bishop's Gambit, Boren-Svenonius Variation is statistically balanced with a 53.9% (90% CI: 48.6%-59.3%) 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.