Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit

374 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score51.2%Range (90% confident): 47.0% – 55.4%Based on 374 games
0%51.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 47.0% – 55.4%
Outcome Distribution
48.6%5.2%46.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
4.e4
Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit
Analyzen=374
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.2%

What is the Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit has a 51.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 47.0% and 55.4%), based on 374 Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 14% → 49%

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  • 0-999: 14.3% win rate (2 games)
  • 1000-1199: 42.9% win rate (2 games)
  • 1200-1399: 63.0% win rate (12 games)
  • 1400-1599: 45.5% win rate (15 games)
  • 1600-1799: 33.3% win rate (24 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.1% win rate (59 games)
  • 2000-2199: 43.7% win rate (66 games)
  • 2200-2499: 52.3% win rate (164 games)
  • 2500+: 49.2% win rate (30 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (52%), worst in Rapid (31%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 52.2% win rate (126 games)
  • Blitz: 47.9% win rate (225 games)
  • Rapid: 31.4% win rate (16 games)
  • Classical: 41.2% win rate (7 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 76.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 33.8% expected score (17 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 69.1% expected score (9 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 45.3% expected score (41 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 38.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.4% expected score (53 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (56 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 58.2% expected score (102 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 53.4% expected score (28 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit win rate?

The Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit has a 48.6% (90% CI: 44.4%-52.8%) win rate for white, based on 374 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit perform best?

The Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 52.3% win rate for white (164 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (52.2%) outperforms Blitz (47.9%) by 4.3%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit?

The Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit has a sharpness score of 94.8 (decisive), meaning 94.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit has a 52.3% (90% CI: 45.9%-58.6%) win rate for white, based on 164 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 6.9% draw rate.

What is the Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit has a 52.2% (90% CI: 44.9%-59.4%) win rate for white (126 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.5%.

What is the Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit has a 47.9% (90% CI: 42.5%-53.4%) win rate for white (225 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

Is the Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit a good opening?

The Polish Opening: Schuehler Gambit is slightly favors black with a 48.6% (90% CI: 44.4%-52.8%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.