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King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Euwe Attack

325 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score57.8%Range (90% confident): 53.3% – 62.3%Based on 325 games
0%57.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 53.3% – 62.3%
Outcome Distribution
56.8%2.0%41.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
6.Qa4+
King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Euwe Attack
Analyzen=325
Avg Length30 moves
Sharpness98%
Draw Rate2.0%

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Euwe Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Euwe Attack has a 57.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.3% and 62.3%), based on 325 Lichess games.

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Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +4.8% · Breakpoint: 1800-1999

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 39% → 60%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 38.5% win rate (5 games)
  • 1000-1199: 45.5% win rate (4 games)
  • 1200-1399: 77.8% win rate (3 games)
  • 1400-1599: 57.6% win rate (15 games)
  • 1600-1799: 51.9% win rate (38 games)
  • 1800-1999: 56.9% win rate (75 games)
  • 2000-2199: 59.1% win rate (106 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.5% win rate (78 games)
  • 2500+: 60.0% win rate (1 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (65%), worst in Blitz (53%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 65.0% win rate (67 games)
  • Blitz: 53.3% win rate (217 games)
  • Rapid: 58.4% win rate (37 games)
  • Classical: 63.6% win rate (4 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 54.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 56.1% expected score (23 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 54.9% expected score (19 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.5% expected score (41 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 72.6% expected score (14 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 69.0% expected score (17 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 59.1% expected score (81 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 67.2% expected score (16 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 48.3% expected score (58 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 86.4% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Euwe Attack win rate?

The King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Euwe Attack has a 56.8% (90% CI: 52.3%-61.3%) win rate for white, based on 325 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Euwe Attack perform best?

The King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Euwe Attack performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 59.1% win rate for white (106 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Euwe Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (65.0%) outperforms Blitz (53.3%) by 11.7%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Euwe Attack?

The King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Euwe Attack has a sharpness score of 98.0 (very decisive), meaning 98.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 30 moves.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Euwe Attack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Euwe Attack has a 59.1% (90% CI: 51.2%-66.7%) win rate for white, based on 106 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Euwe Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Euwe Attack has a 53.3% (90% CI: 47.8%-58.8%) win rate for white (217 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.1%.

Is the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Euwe Attack a good opening?

The King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Euwe Attack is statistically favors white with a 56.8% (90% CI: 52.3%-61.3%) 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.