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Latvian Gambit: Behting Variation

1.2K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score32.1%Range (90% confident): 29.9% – 34.3%Based on 1.2K games
0%32.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 29.9% – 34.3%
Outcome Distribution
30.8%2.5%66.7%
Win
Draw
Loss
7...Nf6
Latvian Gambit: Behting Variation
Analyzen=1.2K
Avg Length26 moves
Sharpness98%
Draw Rate2.5%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Latvian Gambit: Behting Variation has a 32.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 29.9% and 34.3%), based on 1.2K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Traps & Chaos

Complexity: 93.7 · Trap factor: -34.3 · n=1.2K

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 14% → 17%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 14.3% win rate (2 games)
  • 1000-1199: 26.3% win rate (8 games)
  • 1200-1399: 29.9% win rate (37 games)
  • 1400-1599: 26.4% win rate (99 games)
  • 1600-1799: 33.2% win rate (241 games)
  • 1800-1999: 30.4% win rate (444 games)
  • 2000-2199: 29.9% win rate (274 games)
  • 2200-2499: 38.0% win rate (84 games)
  • 2500+: 17.2% win rate (13 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (31%), worst in Rapid (28%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid

  • Bullet: 30.6% win rate (585 games)
  • Blitz: 31.3% win rate (559 games)
  • Rapid: 27.7% win rate (58 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, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 23.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 28.8% expected score (22 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 43.3% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 35.7% expected score (9 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 31.1% expected score (46 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 29.8% expected score (43 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 6.5% expected score (10 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 28.6% expected score (113 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 39.4% expected score (111 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 41.9% expected score (17 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 33.6% expected score (200 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 29.2% expected score (236 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 44.7% expected score (8 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 31.3% expected score (129 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 33.1% expected score (134 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 34.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 38.9% expected score (57 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 42.7% expected score (26 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 24.1% expected score (12 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Latvian Gambit: Behting Variation win rate?

The Latvian Gambit: Behting Variation has a 30.8% (90% CI: 28.6%-33.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Latvian Gambit: Behting Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 38.0% win rate for white (84 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (31.3%) outperforms Rapid (27.7%) by 3.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Latvian Gambit: Behting Variation?

The Latvian Gambit: Behting Variation has a sharpness score of 97.5 (very decisive), meaning 97.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 26 moves.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Latvian Gambit: Behting Variation has a 33.2% (90% CI: 28.3%-38.2%) win rate for white, based on 241 Lichess games. Average game length is 23 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Latvian Gambit: Behting Variation has a 30.4% (90% CI: 26.9%-34.0%) win rate for white, based on 444 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 1.9% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Latvian Gambit: Behting Variation has a 29.9% (90% CI: 25.5%-34.6%) win rate for white, based on 274 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Latvian Gambit: Behting Variation has a 30.6% (90% CI: 27.5%-33.8%) win rate for white (585 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.0%.

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

In Blitz games, the Latvian Gambit: Behting Variation has a 31.3% (90% CI: 28.1%-34.6%) win rate for white (559 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.9%.

Is the Latvian Gambit: Behting Variation a good opening?

The Latvian Gambit: Behting Variation is slightly favors black with a 30.8% (90% CI: 28.6%-33.0%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.