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King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5

1.7K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score42.3%Range (90% confident): 40.3% – 44.2%Based on 1.7K games
0%42.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 40.3% – 44.2%
Outcome Distribution
40.3%3.9%55.8%
Win
Draw
Loss
3.Bb5
King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5
Analyzen=1.7K
Avg Length28 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.9%

What is the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 has a 42.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 40.3% and 44.2%), based on 1.7K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +2.3% · Breakpoint: 0-999

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 21.4% · Bullet best · Rapid worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 30% → 64%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200

  • 0-999: 29.6% win rate (449 games)
  • 1000-1199: 28.1% win rate (182 games)
  • 1200-1399: 34.6% win rate (185 games)
  • 1400-1599: 45.3% win rate (293 games)
  • 1600-1799: 53.6% win rate (468 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.3% win rate (79 games)
  • 2000-2199: 25.7% win rate (16 games)
  • 2200-2499: 63.6% win rate (4 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (51%), worst in Classical (6%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 37.9% win rate (13 games)
  • Bullet: 51.1% win rate (732 games)
  • Blitz: 34.9% win rate (490 games)
  • Rapid: 29.7% win rate (418 games)
  • Classical: 6.1% win rate (23 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, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 33.3% expected score (91 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 33.8% expected score (171 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 31.4% expected score (181 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 32.1% expected score (32 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 28.2% expected score (81 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 31.7% expected score (64 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 35.2% expected score (49 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 41.2% expected score (72 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 38.5% expected score (55 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 10.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 61.8% expected score (173 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 30.6% expected score (55 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 23.9% expected score (56 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 13.2% expected score (8 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 56.8% expected score (368 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 55.2% expected score (56 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 41.0% expected score (37 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 13.7% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 46.8% expected score (14 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.2% expected score (42 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 43.9% expected score (23 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 28.3% expected score (10 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (3 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 win rate?

The King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 has a 40.3% (90% CI: 38.3%-42.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 perform best?

The King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 53.6% win rate for white (468 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (51.1%) outperforms Rapid (29.7%) by 21.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5?

The King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 has a sharpness score of 96.1 (very decisive), meaning 96.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 28 moves.

What is the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 has a 29.6% (90% CI: 26.2%-33.2%) win rate for white, based on 449 Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 5.9% draw rate.

What is the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 has a 28.1% (90% CI: 22.8%-33.6%) win rate for white, based on 182 Lichess games. Average game length is 24 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 has a 34.6% (90% CI: 29.0%-40.4%) win rate for white, based on 185 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 has a 45.3% (90% CI: 40.6%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 293 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 has a 53.6% (90% CI: 49.8%-57.3%) win rate for white, based on 468 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 has a 51.1% (90% CI: 48.0%-54.1%) win rate for white (732 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.4%.

What is the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 has a 34.9% (90% CI: 31.4%-38.5%) win rate for white (490 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

What is the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 has a 29.7% (90% CI: 26.1%-33.4%) win rate for white (418 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.6%.

Is the King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 a good opening?

The King's Gambit Accepted: Schurig Gambit, with Bb5 is slightly favors black with a 40.3% (90% CI: 38.3%-42.2%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1600-1799 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.