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Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit

5.8K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score59.2%Range (90% confident): 58.1% – 60.2%Based on 5.8K games
0%59.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 58.1% – 60.2%
Outcome Distribution
57.6%3.2%39.2%
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Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit
Analyzen=5.8K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.2%

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit has a 59.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 58.1% and 60.2%), based on 5.8K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +24.0% · Breakpoint: 1000-1199

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 8.8% · Rapid best · Bullet worst

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 67% → 64%

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1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 67.0% win rate (44 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.7% win rate (78 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.8% win rate (145 games)
  • 1400-1599: 52.9% win rate (281 games)
  • 1600-1799: 55.5% win rate (598 games)
  • 1800-1999: 54.4% win rate (1,182 games)
  • 2000-2199: 58.5% win rate (1,782 games)
  • 2200-2499: 60.5% win rate (1,373 games)
  • 2500+: 63.5% win rate (316 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (64%), worst in Classical (52%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 59.0% win rate (18 games)
  • Bullet: 55.2% win rate (3,417 games)
  • Blitz: 60.6% win rate (2,087 games)
  • Rapid: 64.0% win rate (268 games)
  • Classical: 52.4% 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——
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1800-1999
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 69.1% expected score (9 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 64.1% expected score (27 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 81.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 62.4% expected score (39 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 38.2% expected score (28 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 54.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 27.8% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 49.5% expected score (88 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 56.5% expected score (45 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 54.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 52.5% expected score (165 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 55.1% expected score (96 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 63.6% expected score (17 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 88.5% expected score (5 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (330 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 59.8% expected score (233 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 48.4% expected score (30 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 76.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.0% expected score (540 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 58.5% expected score (564 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 68.7% expected score (68 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 55.6% expected score (987 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 65.5% expected score (715 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 67.5% expected score (76 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 59.7% expected score (988 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 68.5% expected score (337 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 67.9% expected score (46 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 65.2% expected score (271 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 70.7% expected score (42 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 83.4% expected score (3 games)

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Variations (5)
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Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Dutch Variation
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Nimzo-Larsen Attack: English Variation
50.2%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Graz Attack
49.4%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Indian Variation
49.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit win rate?

The Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit has a 57.6% (90% CI: 56.5%-58.6%) win rate for white, based on 5.8K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit perform best?

The Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 63.5% win rate for white (316 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (64.0%) outperforms Bullet (55.2%) by 8.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit?

The Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.8 (very decisive), meaning 96.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit has a 48.8% (90% CI: 42.0%-55.6%) win rate for white, based on 145 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit has a 52.9% (90% CI: 48.0%-57.8%) win rate for white, based on 281 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 1.9% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit has a 55.5% (90% CI: 52.1%-58.8%) win rate for white, based on 598 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit has a 54.4% (90% CI: 52.0%-56.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit has a 58.5% (90% CI: 56.6%-60.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit has a 60.5% (90% CI: 58.3%-62.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit has a 63.5% (90% CI: 59.0%-67.9%) win rate for white, based on 316 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit has a 55.2% (90% CI: 53.8%-56.6%) win rate for white (3.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.8%.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit has a 60.6% (90% CI: 58.9%-62.4%) win rate for white (2.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

What is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit has a 64.0% (90% CI: 59.1%-68.7%) win rate for white (268 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.5%.

Is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit a good opening?

The Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Ringelbach Gambit is statistically favors white with a 57.6% (90% CI: 56.5%-58.6%) 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.