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Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation

1.5K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score51.8%Range (90% confident): 49.7% – 54.0%Based on 1.5K games
0%51.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.7% – 54.0%
Outcome Distribution
50.2%3.1%46.7%
Win
Draw
Loss
5.d3
Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation
Analyzen=1.5K
Avg Length30 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.1%

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation has a 51.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 49.7% and 54.0%), based on 1.5K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 42% → 56%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 41.5% win rate (19 games)
  • 1000-1199: 38.5% win rate (44 games)
  • 1200-1399: 42.9% win rate (93 games)
  • 1400-1599: 45.3% win rate (143 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.4% win rate (289 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.9% win rate (443 games)
  • 2000-2199: 56.7% win rate (278 games)
  • 2200-2499: 55.0% win rate (174 games)
  • 2500+: 56.1% win rate (19 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (51%), worst in UltraBullet (20%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • Bullet: 50.2% win rate (509 games)
  • Blitz: 50.9% win rate (826 games)
  • Rapid: 47.0% win rate (157 games)
  • Classical: 42.9% win rate (9 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 35.2% expected score (12 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 38.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 47.6% expected score (19 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 33.9% expected score (14 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 45.4% expected score (31 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.8% expected score (41 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 45.4% expected score (20 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 31.9% expected score (37 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.7% expected score (78 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 51.8% expected score (27 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 53.8% expected score (78 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.3% expected score (182 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.0% expected score (23 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 48.1% expected score (130 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.1% expected score (273 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 47.5% expected score (38 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 55.7% expected score (95 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 59.3% expected score (155 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 61.9% expected score (28 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 56.5% expected score (107 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 57.8% expected score (63 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 61.5% expected score (16 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 38.9% expected score (3 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Latvian Gambit Accepted
48.0%
Variations (5)
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49.0%
Latvian Gambit Accepted: Bronstein Attack
49.3%
Latvian Gambit Accepted: Bronstein Gambit
49.0%
Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys-Leonhardt Variation
46.5%
Latvian Gambit Accepted: Leonhardt Variation
54.4%
Analyze Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation PositionsGet move-by-move win rates with the TrueElo analyzer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation win rate?

The Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation has a 50.2% (90% CI: 48.1%-52.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation perform best?

The Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 56.7% win rate for white (278 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (50.9%) outperforms Rapid (47.0%) by 3.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation?

The Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation has a sharpness score of 96.9 (very decisive), meaning 96.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 30 moves.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation has a 45.3% (90% CI: 38.6%-52.2%) win rate for white, based on 143 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 1.7% draw rate.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation has a 49.4% (90% CI: 44.6%-54.2%) win rate for white, based on 289 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 45.0%-52.8%) win rate for white, based on 443 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation has a 56.7% (90% CI: 51.8%-61.5%) win rate for white, based on 278 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation has a 55.0% (90% CI: 48.8%-61.1%) win rate for white, based on 174 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation has a 50.2% (90% CI: 46.6%-53.9%) win rate for white (509 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.5%.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation has a 50.9% (90% CI: 48.1%-53.8%) win rate for white (826 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.6%.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation has a 47.0% (90% CI: 40.5%-53.5%) win rate for white (157 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.6%.

Is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation a good opening?

The Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation is statistically balanced with a 50.2% (90% CI: 48.1%-52.4%) 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.