Latvian Gambit Accepted

863K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score49.6%Range (90% confident): 49.5% – 49.7%Based on 863K games

0%49.6%100%

Range (90% confident): 49.5% – 49.7%

Outcome Distribution

48.0%3.0%48.9%

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Latvian Gambit Accepted

Analyzen=863K

Avg Length30 moves

Sharpness97%

Draw Rate3.0%

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Latvian Gambit Accepted has a 49.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 49.5% and 49.7%), based on 863K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 10.5% · Classical best · UltraBullet worst

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~52%)

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (53%), worst in UltraBullet (43%)

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White% by Rating × Time Control

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

Rating	UB	Bulle	Blitz	Rapid	Class
0-999
1000-1199
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 45.9% expected score (59 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 50.6% expected score (16,251 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (26,754 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 56.4% expected score (14,375 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 61.3% expected score (118 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 46.4% expected score (109 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 48.6% expected score (26,804 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (45,074 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 53.9% expected score (18,308 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 60.4% expected score (393 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 44.5% expected score (153 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.1% expected score (43,358 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 49.8% expected score (63,881 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 52.1% expected score (23,813 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 57.3% expected score (753 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 33.3% expected score (449 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (50,303 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.3% expected score (86,823 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 51.8% expected score (24,348 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 55.1% expected score (1,297 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 57.2% expected score (173 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 46.6% expected score (58,844 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.8% expected score (99,638 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.6% expected score (21,500 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 53.1% expected score (1,312 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 48.5% expected score (31 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.6% expected score (57,387 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.2% expected score (77,143 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.5% expected score (15,246 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 52.9% expected score (576 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 53.9% expected score (24 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.2% expected score (31,789 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.9% expected score (27,717 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (4,622 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 56.0% expected score (99 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 55.7% expected score (25 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (15,377 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.7% expected score (6,153 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 52.6% expected score (487 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (9 games)
2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 76.7% expected score (6 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (1,555 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 55.0% expected score (262 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 60.6% expected score (8 games)

Related Openings

Continuations (8)

Latvian Gambit Accepted: Bilguer Variation

49.0%

Latvian Gambit Accepted: Bronstein Attack

49.3%

Latvian Gambit Accepted: Bronstein Gambit

49.0%

Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys Variation

50.2%

Latvian Gambit Accepted: Foltys-Leonhardt Variation

46.5%

Latvian Gambit Accepted: Leonhardt Variation

54.4%

Latvian Gambit Accepted: Main Line

44.7%

Latvian Gambit Accepted: Nimzowitsch Attack

48.1%

Analyze Latvian Gambit Accepted PositionsGet move-by-move win rates with the TrueElo analyzer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted win rate?

The Latvian Gambit Accepted has a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.9%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 863K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Latvian Gambit Accepted perform best?

The Latvian Gambit Accepted performs best at 0-999 Elo with a 51.5% win rate for white (58K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Latvian Gambit Accepted better in blitz or rapid?

Classical (53.1%) outperforms UltraBullet (42.6%) by 10.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Latvian Gambit Accepted?

The Latvian Gambit Accepted has a sharpness score of 97.0 (very decisive), meaning 97.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 30 moves.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted has a 51.5% (90% CI: 51.2%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 58K Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted has a 49.6% (90% CI: 49.3%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 91K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted has a 48.3% (90% CI: 48.1%-48.6%) win rate for white, based on 132K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted has a 47.8% (90% CI: 47.6%-48.0%) win rate for white, based on 163K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted has a 46.8% (90% CI: 46.6%-47.0%) win rate for white, based on 181K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted has a 47.0% (90% CI: 46.8%-47.3%) win rate for white, based on 150K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted has a 47.7% (90% CI: 47.4%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 64K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted has a 49.5% (90% CI: 49.0%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 22K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Latvian Gambit Accepted has a 51.9% (90% CI: 50.0%-53.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 6.0% draw rate.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Latvian Gambit Accepted has a 42.6% (90% CI: 40.0%-45.1%) win rate for white (1.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 0.5%.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Latvian Gambit Accepted has a 46.9% (90% CI: 46.8%-47.1%) win rate for white (302K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.2%.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Latvian Gambit Accepted has a 48.1% (90% CI: 48.0%-48.2%) win rate for white (433K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.4%.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Latvian Gambit Accepted has a 50.4% (90% CI: 50.2%-50.7%) win rate for white (123K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Latvian Gambit Accepted has a 53.1% (90% CI: 51.9%-54.3%) win rate for white (4.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

Is the Latvian Gambit Accepted a good opening?

The Latvian Gambit Accepted is statistically balanced with a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.9%-48.1%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 0-999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.

What is the Latvian Gambit Accepted expected score for White?