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Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Krenosz Variation

359 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score47.0%Range (90% confident): 42.7% – 51.3%Based on 359 games
0%47.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 42.7% – 51.3%
Outcome Distribution
43.4%7.1%49.5%
Win
Draw
Loss
8...Qe7
Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Krenosz Variation
Analyzen=359
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness93%
Draw Rate7.1%

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Krenosz Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Krenosz Variation has a 47.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 42.7% and 51.3%), based on 359 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 14% → 58%

1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 14.3% win rate (2 games)
  • 1200-1399: 52.9% win rate (7 games)
  • 1400-1599: 54.9% win rate (34 games)
  • 1600-1799: 43.9% win rate (68 games)
  • 1800-1999: 43.1% win rate (97 games)
  • 2000-2199: 39.6% win rate (68 games)
  • 2200-2499: 34.9% win rate (63 games)
  • 2500+: 58.1% win rate (20 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (54%), worst in Blitz (42%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 42.9% win rate (100 games)
  • Blitz: 42.2% win rate (201 games)
  • Rapid: 46.8% win rate (53 games)
  • Classical: 53.8% win rate (5 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

  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 53.7% expected score (12 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 58.2% expected score (17 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (12 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.8% expected score (39 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.7% expected score (17 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 42.0% expected score (42 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 38.9% expected score (30 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 64.0% expected score (20 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 65.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 46.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 42.8% expected score (47 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 32.6% expected score (10 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 38.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 40.5% expected score (51 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (7 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 70.7% expected score (13 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Queen's Gambit Declined
50.9%
Variations (5)
Queen's Gambit Declined: Alapin Variation
52.1%
Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit
49.8%
Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Balogh Variation
46.6%
Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Fianchetto Variation
52.9%
Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Fianchetto Variation, Be6 Line
48.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Krenosz Variation win rate?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Krenosz Variation has a 43.4% (90% CI: 39.1%-47.7%) win rate for white, based on 359 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Krenosz Variation perform best?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Krenosz Variation performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 43.1% win rate for white (97 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Krenosz Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (42.2%) outperforms Bullet (42.9%) by -0.7%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Krenosz Variation?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Krenosz Variation has a sharpness score of 92.9 (decisive), meaning 92.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Krenosz Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Krenosz Variation has a 42.9% (90% CI: 34.9%-51.0%) win rate for white (100 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.4%.

What is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Krenosz Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Krenosz Variation has a 42.2% (90% CI: 36.6%-48.0%) win rate for white (201 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.7%.

Is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Krenosz Variation a good opening?

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit, Krenosz Variation is slightly favors black with a 43.4% (90% CI: 39.1%-47.7%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1800-1999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.