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King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line

2.7K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.2%Range (90% confident): 49.7% – 52.8%Based on 2.7K games
0%51.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.7% – 52.8%
Outcome Distribution
48.6%5.3%46.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
7...Bf5
King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line
Analyzen=2.7K
Avg Length33 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.3%

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line has a 51.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 49.7% and 52.8%), based on 2.7K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: -0.1% · Breakpoint: 1600-1799

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 49%

1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1200-1399: 23.8% win rate (9 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.9% win rate (38 games)
  • 1600-1799: 43.7% win rate (194 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.2% win rate (676 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.9% win rate (984 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.5% win rate (709 games)
  • 2500+: 48.5% win rate (84 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (50%), worst in Classical (33%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 46.2% win rate (660 games)
  • Blitz: 49.7% win rate (1,832 games)
  • Rapid: 46.3% win rate (194 games)
  • Classical: 33.3% win rate (9 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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1800-1999—
2000-2199—
2200-2499—
2500+——

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 39.8% expected score (18 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 61.5% expected score (16 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 43.8% expected score (87 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 45.7% expected score (92 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 69.4% expected score (14 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 43.3% expected score (169 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.2% expected score (465 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (38 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 54.5% expected score (176 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.1% expected score (707 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.5% expected score (99 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (152 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.7% expected score (519 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 34.5% expected score (37 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 46.3% expected score (52 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 59.2% expected score (31 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

Related Openings

Variations (5)
King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation
49.4%
King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Euwe Attack
56.8%
King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Rotlewi Countergambit
47.5%
King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Rubinstein Countergambit
48.2%
King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation, Walthoffen Attack
53.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line win rate?

The King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line has a 48.6% (90% CI: 47.0%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 2.7K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line perform best?

The King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 49.9% win rate for white (984 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (49.7%) outperforms Rapid (46.3%) by 3.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line?

The King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line has a sharpness score of 94.7 (decisive), meaning 94.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 33 moves.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line has a 43.7% (90% CI: 37.9%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 194 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line has a 48.2% (90% CI: 45.0%-51.4%) win rate for white, based on 676 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line has a 49.9% (90% CI: 47.3%-52.5%) win rate for white, based on 984 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line has a 48.5% (90% CI: 45.4%-51.6%) win rate for white, based on 709 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 6.5% draw rate.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line has a 46.2% (90% CI: 43.0%-49.4%) win rate for white (660 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.4%.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line has a 49.7% (90% CI: 47.8%-51.6%) win rate for white (1.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.9%.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line has a 46.3% (90% CI: 40.5%-52.2%) win rate for white (194 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.9%.

Is the King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line a good opening?

The King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Charousek Gambit, Main Line is statistically balanced with a 48.6% (90% CI: 47.0%-50.1%) 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.