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Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubov Variation, Brandics Gambit

126 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score57.5%Range (90% confident): 50.2% – 64.6%Based on 126 games
0%57.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.2% – 64.6%
Outcome Distribution
55.3%4.3%40.4%
Win
Draw
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Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubov Variation, Brandics Gambit
n=126
Avg Length31 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.3%

What is the Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubov Variation, Brandics Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubov Variation, Brandics Gambit has a 57.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.2% and 64.6%), based on 126 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 49% → 33%

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  • 0-999: 48.9% win rate (22 games)
  • 1000-1199: 58.1% win rate (20 games)
  • 1200-1399: 56.1% win rate (19 games)
  • 1400-1599: 52.9% win rate (24 games)
  • 1600-1799: 46.9% win rate (23 games)
  • 1800-1999: 63.0% win rate (12 games)
  • 2000-2199: 77.8% win rate (3 games)
  • 2200-2499: 33.3% win rate (3 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (67%), worst in Classical (20%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 67.3% win rate (23 games)
  • Blitz: 51.0% win rate (72 games)
  • Rapid: 55.6% win rate (30 games)
  • Classical: 20.0% win rate (1 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, Bullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 47.0% expected score (15 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 54.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 58.2% expected score (17 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 56.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (12 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 79.5% expected score (7 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (1 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Nimzowitsch Defense
50.3%
Variations (5)
Nimzowitsch Defense: Breyer Variation
51.7%
Nimzowitsch Defense: Colorado Countergambit
45.9%
Nimzowitsch Defense: Colorado Countergambit Accepted
47.4%
Nimzowitsch Defense: Declined Variation
49.6%
Nimzowitsch Defense: El Columpio Defense
51.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubov Variation, Brandics Gambit win rate?

The Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubov Variation, Brandics Gambit has a 55.3% (90% CI: 48.0%-62.5%) win rate for white, based on 126 rated games from Lichess.

How sharp is the Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubov Variation, Brandics Gambit?

The Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubov Variation, Brandics Gambit has a sharpness score of 95.7 (very decisive), meaning 95.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 31 moves.

Is the Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubov Variation, Brandics Gambit a good opening?

The Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubov Variation, Brandics Gambit is statistically balanced with a 55.3% (90% CI: 48.0%-62.5%) win rate across all ratings. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.