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King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Walthoffen Attack

732 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score54.9%Range (90% confident): 51.9% – 57.9%Based on 732 games
0%54.9%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.9% – 57.9%
Outcome Distribution
53.1%3.6%43.3%
Win
Draw
Loss
3.Qh5
King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Walthoffen Attack
Analyzen=732
Avg Length31 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.6%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Walthoffen Attack has a 54.9% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.9% and 57.9%), based on 732 Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +11.2% · Breakpoint: 0-999

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 35% → 69%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 34.8% win rate (66 games)
  • 1000-1199: 54.8% win rate (14 games)
  • 1200-1399: 29.7% win rate (17 games)
  • 1400-1599: 45.7% win rate (39 games)
  • 1600-1799: 50.9% win rate (82 games)
  • 1800-1999: 56.3% win rate (106 games)
  • 2000-2199: 55.0% win rate (263 games)
  • 2200-2499: 58.6% win rate (124 games)
  • 2500+: 68.9% win rate (21 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (55%), worst in UltraBullet (9%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 9.1% win rate (4 games)
  • Bullet: 54.7% win rate (292 games)
  • Blitz: 53.8% win rate (375 games)
  • Rapid: 44.7% win rate (60 games)
  • Classical: 20.0% win rate (1 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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1000-1199—
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 34.9% expected score (15 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 33.7% expected score (26 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 42.2% expected score (24 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 65.8% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 42.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 40.4% expected score (14 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 60.3% expected score (18 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 38.5% expected score (29 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 59.7% expected score (45 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 55.3% expected score (8 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 57.4% expected score (46 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 62.2% expected score (56 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 13.7% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 59.6% expected score (145 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (109 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 59.6% expected score (9 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 59.1% expected score (26 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 63.2% expected score (97 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 78.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 63.1% expected score (10 games)

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Variations (5)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Walthoffen Attack has a 53.1% (90% CI: 50.1%-56.1%) win rate for white, based on 732 rated games from Lichess.

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

The King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Walthoffen Attack performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 58.6% win rate for white (124 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (54.7%) outperforms Rapid (44.7%) by 10.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Walthoffen Attack has a sharpness score of 96.4 (very decisive), meaning 96.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 31 moves.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Walthoffen Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Walthoffen Attack has a 56.3% (90% CI: 48.4%-64.0%) win rate for white, based on 106 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Walthoffen Attack has a 55.0% (90% CI: 50.0%-60.0%) win rate for white, based on 263 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Walthoffen Attack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Walthoffen Attack has a 58.6% (90% CI: 51.3%-65.7%) win rate for white, based on 124 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 8.4% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Walthoffen Attack has a 54.7% (90% CI: 49.9%-59.4%) win rate for white (292 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.5%.

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

In Blitz games, the King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Walthoffen Attack has a 53.8% (90% CI: 49.6%-58.0%) win rate for white (375 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

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

The King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Walthoffen Attack is statistically balanced with a 53.1% (90% CI: 50.1%-56.1%) 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.