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King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit

2.5K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score41.3%Range (90% confident): 39.7% – 42.9%Based on 2.5K games
0%41.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 39.7% – 42.9%
Outcome Distribution
39.8%2.9%57.3%
Win
Draw
Loss
2...g5
King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit
Analyzen=2.5K
Avg Length27 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate2.9%

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit has a 41.3% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 39.7% and 42.9%), based on 2.5K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointBlack

Peak: -16.7% · Breakpoint: 0-999

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 44% → 33%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 43.6% win rate (369 games)
  • 1000-1199: 41.2% win rate (383 games)
  • 1200-1399: 39.9% win rate (403 games)
  • 1400-1599: 36.1% win rate (454 games)
  • 1600-1799: 36.4% win rate (376 games)
  • 1800-1999: 40.1% win rate (344 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.7% win rate (125 games)
  • 2200-2499: 47.7% win rate (31 games)
  • 2500+: 33.3% win rate (3 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (49%), worst in UltraBullet (9%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 9.1% win rate (4 games)
  • Bullet: 40.2% win rate (544 games)
  • Blitz: 39.9% win rate (1,370 games)
  • Rapid: 38.9% win rate (540 games)
  • Classical: 49.2% win rate (30 games)

Black% 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: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 44.1% expected score (99 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 44.5% expected score (196 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 47.3% expected score (70 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 44.2% expected score (93 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 43.0% expected score (205 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 38.4% expected score (80 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 86.4% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 41.0% expected score (98 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 41.8% expected score (199 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 38.6% expected score (95 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 46.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 38.3% expected score (88 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 37.1% expected score (242 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 40.3% expected score (117 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 23.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 30.5% expected score (65 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 38.2% expected score (219 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 40.9% expected score (86 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 44.8% expected score (66 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 43.4% expected score (202 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 37.6% expected score (75 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 45.6% expected score (21 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 47.8% expected score (88 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 47.2% expected score (16 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 39.7% expected score (13 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.5% expected score (17 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 35.7% expected score (2 games)

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Variations (5)
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King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation
49.4%
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King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit, Blackburne Attack
48.5%
King's Gambit Declined: Falkbeer Countergambit Accepted
53.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit win rate?

The King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit has a 57.3% (90% CI: 55.7%-58.9%) win rate for white, based on 2.5K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit perform best?

The King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 61.9% win rate for white (376 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (58.4%) outperforms Blitz (56.6%) by 1.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit?

The King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit has a sharpness score of 97.1 (very decisive), meaning 97.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 27 moves.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit has a 53.3% (90% CI: 49.0%-57.6%) win rate for white, based on 369 Lichess games. Average game length is 23 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit has a 55.8% (90% CI: 51.6%-59.9%) win rate for white, based on 383 Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit has a 58.2% (90% CI: 54.2%-62.2%) win rate for white, based on 403 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 1.9% draw rate.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit has a 60.7% (90% CI: 56.9%-64.4%) win rate for white, based on 454 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit has a 61.9% (90% CI: 57.7%-65.9%) win rate for white, based on 376 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 1.7% draw rate.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit has a 55.7% (90% CI: 51.3%-60.1%) win rate for white, based on 344 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit has a 50.2% (90% CI: 42.9%-57.5%) win rate for white, based on 125 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit has a 58.4% (90% CI: 54.9%-61.8%) win rate for white (544 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.4%.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit has a 56.6% (90% CI: 54.4%-58.8%) win rate for white (1.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.5%.

What is the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit has a 57.9% (90% CI: 54.4%-61.4%) win rate for white (540 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.2%.

Is the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit a good opening?

The King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Countergambit is statistically favors white with a 57.3% (90% CI: 55.7%-58.9%) 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.