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Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubov Variation, Richter Gambit

132 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score59.0%Range (90% confident): 52.0% – 65.9%Based on 132 games
0%59.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 52.0% – 65.9%
Outcome Distribution
56.6%4.9%38.6%
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Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubov Variation, Richter Gambit
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Avg Length33 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.9%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubov Variation, Richter Gambit has a 59.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.0% and 65.9%), based on 132 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 71% → 49%

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  • 1200-1399: 71.4% win rate (9 games)
  • 1400-1599: 36.0% win rate (11 games)
  • 1600-1799: 53.8% win rate (31 games)
  • 1800-1999: 55.6% win rate (39 games)
  • 2000-2199: 66.0% win rate (22 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.8% win rate (20 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (59%), worst in Rapid (41%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid

  • Bullet: 54.9% win rate (65 games)
  • Blitz: 59.3% win rate (60 games)
  • Rapid: 41.2% win rate (7 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

  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 65.4% expected score (18 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 45.7% expected score (10 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 40.9% expected score (15 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 71.3% expected score (22 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 67.3% expected score (13 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 45.2% expected score (9 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 74.0% expected score (11 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, Richter Gambit win rate?

The Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubov Variation, Richter Gambit has a 56.6% (90% CI: 49.5%-63.5%) win rate for white, based on 132 rated games from Lichess.

Is the Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubov Variation, Richter Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (59.3%) outperforms Bullet (54.9%) by 4.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubov Variation, Richter Gambit has a sharpness score of 95.1 (very decisive), meaning 95.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 33 moves.

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

The Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubov Variation, Richter Gambit is statistically balanced with a 56.6% (90% CI: 49.5%-63.5%) win rate across all ratings. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.