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Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack

8.9K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score50.0%Range (90% confident): 49.2% – 50.9%Based on 8.9K games
0%50.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.2% – 50.9%
Outcome Distribution
48.1%3.9%48.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
6.Ne3
Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack
Analyzen=8.9K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.9%

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack has a 50.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 49.2% and 50.9%), based on 8.9K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 43% → 52%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 42.9% win rate (9 games)
  • 1000-1199: 38.8% win rate (23 games)
  • 1200-1399: 56.8% win rate (61 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.0% win rate (212 games)
  • 1600-1799: 50.4% win rate (567 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.8% win rate (1,802 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.6% win rate (2,735 games)
  • 2200-2499: 46.2% win rate (2,964 games)
  • 2500+: 51.8% win rate (486 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (55%), worst in UltraBullet (43%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 42.9% win rate (2 games)
  • Bullet: 45.5% win rate (3,487 games)
  • Blitz: 49.5% win rate (4,872 games)
  • Rapid: 51.5% win rate (462 games)
  • Classical: 54.7% win rate (36 games)

White% 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: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 44.9% expected score (18 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 71.3% expected score (29 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 53.5% expected score (13 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 37.9% expected score (77 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 60.0% expected score (99 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 48.6% expected score (34 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.7% expected score (174 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (321 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 54.9% expected score (60 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 64.9% expected score (12 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 46.7% expected score (480 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.4% expected score (1,196 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 58.3% expected score (119 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 44.2% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 47.0% expected score (839 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 53.2% expected score (1,721 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.9% expected score (160 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 71.2% expected score (15 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 45.3% expected score (1,474 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 51.3% expected score (1,420 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.3% expected score (69 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.8% expected score (416 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 62.6% expected score (70 games)

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49.0%
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49.3%
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49.0%
Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation
50.2%
Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys-Leonhardt Variation
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack win rate?

The Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack has a 48.1% (90% CI: 47.2%-48.9%) win rate for white, based on 8.9K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack perform best?

The Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 51.8% win rate for white (486 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (49.5%) outperforms Bullet (45.5%) by 4.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack?

The Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack has a sharpness score of 96.1 (very decisive), meaning 96.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack has a 48.0% (90% CI: 42.4%-53.6%) win rate for white, based on 212 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack has a 50.4% (90% CI: 46.9%-53.8%) win rate for white, based on 567 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack has a 46.8% (90% CI: 44.9%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack has a 49.6% (90% CI: 48.0%-51.2%) win rate for white, based on 2.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack has a 46.2% (90% CI: 44.7%-47.7%) win rate for white, based on 3.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack has a 51.8% (90% CI: 48.1%-55.5%) win rate for white, based on 486 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack has a 45.5% (90% CI: 44.1%-46.9%) win rate for white (3.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.6%.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack has a 49.5% (90% CI: 48.3%-50.7%) win rate for white (4.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.6%.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack has a 51.5% (90% CI: 47.6%-55.3%) win rate for white (462 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

Is the Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack a good opening?

The Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack is statistically balanced with a 48.1% (90% CI: 47.2%-48.9%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2500+ Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.