Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit

58K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score46.3%Range (90% confident): 45.9% – 46.6%Based on 58K games

0%46.3%100%

Range (90% confident): 45.9% – 46.6%

Outcome Distribution

44.6%3.3%52.1%

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Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit

Analyzen=58K

Avg Length32 moves

Sharpness97%

Draw Rate3.3%

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit has a 46.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 45.9% and 46.6%), based on 58K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: -6.8% · Breakpoint: 0-999

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~44%)

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (48%), worst in Classical (41%)

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White% by Rating × Time Control

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

Rating	UB	Class
0-999	—
1000-1199
1200-1399
1400-1599
1600-1799
1800-1999
2000-2199
2200-2499
2500+		—

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

0-999 rating, Bullet: 45.1% expected score (855 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 46.5% expected score (1,950 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 45.2% expected score (832 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (1,653 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 47.1% expected score (2,967 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 49.4% expected score (1,187 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 40.9% expected score (26 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 45.7% expected score (2,632 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.3% expected score (4,239 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 45.1% expected score (1,497 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 39.3% expected score (31 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 32.6% expected score (10 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 45.1% expected score (3,362 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 47.1% expected score (6,008 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 44.9% expected score (1,754 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 42.8% expected score (61 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 45.1% expected score (3,608 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 46.8% expected score (6,285 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 48.0% expected score (1,651 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 44.2% expected score (67 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 44.6% expected score (3,166 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 45.1% expected score (5,482 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 46.2% expected score (1,180 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (38 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 44.2% expected score (2,447 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 47.2% expected score (2,610 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 44.0% expected score (383 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (9 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 47.3% expected score (1,379 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 46.3% expected score (727 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 48.7% expected score (37 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 49.8% expected score (214 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 47.7% expected score (108 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 64.3% expected score (2 games)

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30.8%

Latvian Gambit: Corkscrew Countergambit

55.7%

Latvian Gambit: Corkscrew Gambit

37.7%

Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit

45.4%

Latvian Gambit: Fraser Defense

45.5%

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit win rate?

The Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit has a 44.6% (90% CI: 44.3%-45.0%) win rate for white, based on 58K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit perform best?

The Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 46.2% win rate for white (5.8K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (44.9%) outperforms Classical (41.3%) by 3.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit?

The Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.7 (very decisive), meaning 96.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit has a 44.1% (90% CI: 42.8%-45.5%) win rate for white, based on 3.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit has a 46.2% (90% CI: 45.1%-47.3%) win rate for white, based on 5.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit has a 45.5% (90% CI: 44.6%-46.4%) win rate for white, based on 8.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit has a 44.8% (90% CI: 44.0%-45.6%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit has a 44.7% (90% CI: 44.0%-45.5%) win rate for white, based on 12K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit has a 43.3% (90% CI: 42.5%-44.1%) win rate for white, based on 9.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit has a 43.6% (90% CI: 42.5%-44.7%) win rate for white, based on 5.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit has a 44.4% (90% CI: 42.6%-46.1%) win rate for white, based on 2.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit has a 45.8% (90% CI: 41.3%-50.3%) win rate for white, based on 325 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 7.2% draw rate.

What is the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit has a 44.3% (90% CI: 43.7%-44.9%) win rate for white (19K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.2%.

What is the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit has a 44.9% (90% CI: 44.4%-45.4%) win rate for white (30K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.7%.

What is the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit has a 44.4% (90% CI: 43.5%-45.3%) win rate for white (8.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

What is the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit has a 41.3% (90% CI: 36.1%-46.6%) win rate for white (237 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.7%.

Is the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit a good opening?

The Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit is slightly favors black with a 44.6% (90% CI: 44.3%-45.0%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1000-1199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.

What is the Latvian Gambit: Clam Gambit expected score for White?