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Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit

975 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score46.9%Range (90% confident): 44.3% – 49.6%Based on 975 games
0%46.9%100%
Range (90% confident): 44.3% – 49.6%
Outcome Distribution
45.4%3.0%51.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
3.c4
Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit
Analyzen=975
Avg Length28 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.0%

What is the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit has a 46.9% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 44.3% and 49.6%), based on 975 Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: -10.0% · Breakpoint: 0-999

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 41% → 20%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 41.4% win rate (123 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.8% win rate (150 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.2% win rate (136 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.1% win rate (161 games)
  • 1600-1799: 46.3% win rate (168 games)
  • 1800-1999: 39.9% win rate (140 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.7% win rate (70 games)
  • 2200-2499: 34.5% win rate (26 games)
  • 2500+: 20.0% win rate (1 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (47%), worst in UltraBullet (31%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 31.4% win rate (16 games)
  • Bullet: 45.6% win rate (423 games)
  • Blitz: 46.5% win rate (410 games)
  • Rapid: 43.5% win rate (117 games)
  • Classical: 33.3% win rate (9 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 42.6% expected score (39 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 46.5% expected score (55 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 43.0% expected score (27 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 62.4% expected score (47 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 43.9% expected score (80 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 56.7% expected score (21 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (49 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.9% expected score (56 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 44.6% expected score (26 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 13.7% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 46.4% expected score (53 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 55.1% expected score (78 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 41.5% expected score (22 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 43.9% expected score (72 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (76 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (14 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 44.4% expected score (78 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 40.1% expected score (54 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 38.3% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 47.5% expected score (58 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 62.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 37.3% expected score (26 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit win rate?

The Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit has a 45.4% (90% CI: 42.8%-48.0%) win rate for white, based on 975 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit perform best?

The Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 49.8% win rate for white (150 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (46.5%) outperforms Rapid (43.5%) by 3.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit?

The Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit has a sharpness score of 97.0 (very decisive), meaning 97.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 28 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit has a 41.4% (90% CI: 34.2%-48.7%) win rate for white, based on 123 Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit has a 49.8% (90% CI: 43.2%-56.5%) win rate for white, based on 150 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit has a 46.2% (90% CI: 39.2%-53.2%) win rate for white, based on 136 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit has a 47.1% (90% CI: 40.7%-53.5%) win rate for white, based on 161 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.2% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit has a 46.3% (90% CI: 40.1%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 168 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit has a 39.9% (90% CI: 33.3%-46.8%) win rate for white, based on 140 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit has a 45.6% (90% CI: 41.6%-49.6%) win rate for white (423 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.0%.

What is the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit has a 46.5% (90% CI: 42.5%-50.6%) win rate for white (410 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

What is the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit has a 43.5% (90% CI: 36.1%-51.0%) win rate for white (117 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.6%.

Is the Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit a good opening?

The Latvian Gambit: Diepstraten Countergambit is slightly favors black with a 45.4% (90% CI: 42.8%-48.0%) 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.