Queen's Gambit Accepted

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White Expected Score55.0%Range (90% confident): 55.0% – 55.1%Based on 5.1M games

0%55.0%100%

Range (90% confident): 55.0% – 55.1%

Outcome Distribution

53.1%3.7%43.2%

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Queen's Gambit Accepted

Analyzen=5.1M

Avg Length33 moves

Sharpness96%

Draw Rate3.7%

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Queen's Gambit Accepted has a 55.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 55.0% and 55.1%), based on 5.1M Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +12.0% · Breakpoint: Never

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 53% → 49%

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (59%), worst in Blitz (53%)

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White% by Rating × Time Control

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

Rating	UB	Bulle	Blitz	Rapid	Class
0-999
1000-1199
1200-1399
1400-1599
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1800-1999
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 65.1% expected score (178 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 55.1% expected score (58,274 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 54.1% expected score (95,982 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 52.5% expected score (29,506 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 49.7% expected score (167 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 65.4% expected score (375 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 56.4% expected score (142,154 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 55.9% expected score (235,662 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 56.2% expected score (66,028 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 57.7% expected score (928 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 62.7% expected score (783 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 56.1% expected score (228,754 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 56.0% expected score (416,793 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 56.3% expected score (116,302 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 57.2% expected score (3,340 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 63.3% expected score (1,632 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 55.7% expected score (296,473 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 55.9% expected score (599,585 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 56.2% expected score (170,187 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 58.6% expected score (6,492 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 56.7% expected score (1,309 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (327,126 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 55.2% expected score (655,232 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 56.1% expected score (172,179 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 57.4% expected score (6,531 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 56.3% expected score (608 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 53.4% expected score (291,104 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 54.0% expected score (489,297 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 56.0% expected score (119,781 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 59.6% expected score (3,118 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 49.1% expected score (319 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (182,097 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.9% expected score (174,087 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 54.5% expected score (33,120 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 55.6% expected score (446 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 51.0% expected score (108 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.1% expected score (87,955 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (41,600 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 51.1% expected score (4,199 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 40.4% expected score (61 games)
2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.5% expected score (18,003 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 54.4% expected score (3,085 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 55.0% expected score (160 games)
2500+ rating, Classical: 81.6% expected score (27 games)

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Continuations (10)

Queen's Gambit Accepted: Accelerated Mannheim Variation

49.8%

Queen's Gambit Accepted: Alekhine Defense

50.8%

Queen's Gambit Accepted: Alekhine Defense, Borisenko-Furman Variation

49.2%

Queen's Gambit Accepted: Alekhine Defense, Haberditz Variation

53.0%

Queen's Gambit Accepted: Bogoljubov Defense

52.2%

Queen's Gambit Accepted: Bogoljubow Defense

50.8%

Queen's Gambit Accepted: Central Variation, Alekhine System

53.6%

Queen's Gambit Accepted: Central Variation, Greco Variation

52.2%

Queen's Gambit Accepted: Central Variation, McDonnell Defense

51.1%

Queen's Gambit Accepted: Central Variation, McDonnell Defense, Somov Gambit

47.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted win rate?

The Queen's Gambit Accepted has a 53.1% (90% CI: 53.1%-53.2%) win rate for white, based on 5.1M rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Queen's Gambit Accepted perform best?

The Queen's Gambit Accepted performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 54.6% win rate for white (445K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Queen's Gambit Accepted better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (59.2%) outperforms Blitz (52.9%) by 6.3%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Queen's Gambit Accepted?

The Queen's Gambit Accepted has a sharpness score of 96.3 (very decisive), meaning 96.3% of games end decisively. Average game length is 33 moves.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Accepted has a 52.6% (90% CI: 52.4%-52.8%) win rate for white, based on 184K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Accepted has a 54.6% (90% CI: 54.5%-54.7%) win rate for white, based on 445K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Accepted has a 54.5% (90% CI: 54.4%-54.6%) win rate for white, based on 766K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Accepted has a 54.2% (90% CI: 54.1%-54.3%) win rate for white, based on 1.1M Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Accepted has a 53.3% (90% CI: 53.2%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.2M Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Accepted has a 52.0% (90% CI: 51.9%-52.1%) win rate for white, based on 904K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Accepted has a 50.1% (90% CI: 49.9%-50.2%) win rate for white, based on 390K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Queen's Gambit Accepted has a 48.1% (90% CI: 47.9%-48.3%) win rate for white, based on 134K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.5% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Queen's Gambit Accepted has a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.5%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 21K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 7.6% draw rate.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Queen's Gambit Accepted has a 59.2% (90% CI: 58.0%-60.3%) win rate for white (5.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.5%.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Queen's Gambit Accepted has a 53.2% (90% CI: 53.2%-53.3%) win rate for white (1.6M Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.7%.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Queen's Gambit Accepted has a 52.9% (90% CI: 52.9%-53.0%) win rate for white (2.7M Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.1%.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Queen's Gambit Accepted has a 53.6% (90% CI: 53.5%-53.7%) win rate for white (711K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.6%.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Queen's Gambit Accepted has a 55.4% (90% CI: 54.9%-56.0%) win rate for white (21K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

Is the Queen's Gambit Accepted a good opening?

The Queen's Gambit Accepted is statistically favors white with a 53.1% (90% CI: 53.1%-53.2%) 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.

What is the Queen's Gambit Accepted expected score for White?