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Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit

940 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score53.2%Range (90% confident): 50.5% – 55.9%Based on 940 games
0%53.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.5% – 55.9%
Outcome Distribution
50.7%4.9%44.3%
Win
Draw
Loss
6.d5
Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit
Analyzen=940
Avg Length33 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.9%

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit has a 53.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.5% and 55.9%), based on 940 Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +4.1% · Breakpoint: 1800-1999

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 54% → 36%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 53.8% win rate (5 games)
  • 1000-1199: 33.3% win rate (6 games)
  • 1200-1399: 39.1% win rate (10 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.1% win rate (26 games)
  • 1600-1799: 65.2% win rate (33 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.1% win rate (81 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.8% win rate (279 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.2% win rate (409 games)
  • 2500+: 36.2% win rate (91 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (53%), worst in Classical (20%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 53.1% win rate (455 games)
  • Blitz: 49.7% win rate (448 games)
  • Rapid: 33.3% win rate (36 games)
  • Classical: 20.0% win rate (1 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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1800-1999——
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2200-2499——
2500+——

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 62.9% expected score (14 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 65.2% expected score (15 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 62.9% expected score (14 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.5% expected score (39 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 47.6% expected score (39 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 55.8% expected score (77 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.6% expected score (189 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (12 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 60.6% expected score (226 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (173 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 28.3% expected score (10 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 40.4% expected score (71 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 52.7% expected score (17 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 16.7% expected score (3 games)

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Parent
Richter-Veresov Attack
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Variations (5)
Richter-Veresov Attack: Boyce Defense
51.4%
Richter-Veresov Attack: Richter Variation
55.4%
Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System
48.7%
Richter-Veresov Attack: Two Knights System, Grünfeld Defense
45.1%
Richter-Veresov Attack: Veresov Variation
49.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit win rate?

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit has a 50.7% (90% CI: 48.0%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 940 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit perform best?

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 53.2% win rate for white (409 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (53.1%) outperforms Blitz (49.7%) by 3.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit?

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit has a sharpness score of 95.1 (very decisive), meaning 95.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 33 moves.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit has a 50.8% (90% CI: 45.9%-55.7%) win rate for white, based on 279 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit has a 53.2% (90% CI: 49.2%-57.3%) win rate for white, based on 409 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit has a 53.1% (90% CI: 49.3%-57.0%) win rate for white (455 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

What is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit has a 49.7% (90% CI: 45.8%-53.6%) win rate for white (448 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

Is the Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit a good opening?

The Richter-Veresov Attack: Malich Gambit is statistically balanced with a 50.7% (90% CI: 48.0%-53.4%) 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.