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King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Gambit

1.2K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score45.7%Range (90% confident): 43.3% – 48.1%Based on 1.2K games
0%45.7%100%
Range (90% confident): 43.3% – 48.1%
Outcome Distribution
44.7%1.8%53.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
3...g5
King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Gambit
Analyzen=1.2K
Avg Length27 moves
Sharpness98%
Draw Rate1.8%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Gambit has a 45.7% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 43.3% and 48.1%), based on 1.2K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointBlack

Peak: -15.0% · Breakpoint: 0-999

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 39% → 60%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 39.3% win rate (43 games)
  • 1000-1199: 42.4% win rate (94 games)
  • 1200-1399: 42.0% win rate (176 games)
  • 1400-1599: 45.7% win rate (227 games)
  • 1600-1799: 44.7% win rate (275 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.6% win rate (178 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.3% win rate (128 games)
  • 2200-2499: 34.9% win rate (40 games)
  • 2500+: 60.0% win rate (1 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (71%), worst in Bullet (44%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 71.4% win rate (2 games)
  • Bullet: 43.8% win rate (502 games)
  • Blitz: 44.8% win rate (556 games)
  • Rapid: 47.7% win rate (98 games)
  • Classical: 45.5% win rate (4 games)

Black% 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: 47.0% expected score (15 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 38.3% expected score (24 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 42.2% expected score (50 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 45.9% expected score (35 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 35.7% expected score (9 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 37.4% expected score (78 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 45.5% expected score (76 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 52.5% expected score (19 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 45.3% expected score (105 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 48.1% expected score (100 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (20 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 47.8% expected score (113 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 42.0% expected score (135 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (26 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.4% expected score (75 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (84 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (19 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 42.9% expected score (48 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 54.4% expected score (79 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.8% expected score (17 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 25.5% expected score (23 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

Related Openings

Variations (5)
King's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Defense
50.8%
King's Gambit Declined: Classical Variation
49.4%
King's Gambit Declined: Petrov's Defense
50.6%
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 Gambit win rate?

The King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Gambit has a 53.4% (90% CI: 51.0%-55.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K rated games from Lichess.

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

The King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Gambit performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 56.1% win rate for white (176 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (54.3%) outperforms Rapid (50.8%) by 3.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Gambit has a sharpness score of 98.2 (very decisive), meaning 98.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 27 moves.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Gambit has a 56.1% (90% CI: 49.9%-62.1%) win rate for white, based on 176 Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 2.0% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Gambit has a 51.9% (90% CI: 46.4%-57.3%) win rate for white, based on 227 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Gambit has a 54.1% (90% CI: 49.1%-59.0%) win rate for white, based on 275 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 1.3% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Gambit has a 49.9% (90% CI: 43.7%-56.0%) win rate for white, based on 178 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Gambit has a 47.5% (90% CI: 40.3%-54.7%) win rate for white, based on 128 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Gambit has a 54.3% (90% CI: 50.7%-58.0%) win rate for white (502 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.9%.

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

In Blitz games, the King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Gambit has a 53.2% (90% CI: 49.7%-56.7%) win rate for white (556 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.1%.

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

The King's Gambit Declined: Zilbermints Double Gambit is statistically balanced with a 53.4% (90% CI: 51.0%-55.8%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1200-1399 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.