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Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line

43K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.0%Range (90% confident): 50.6% – 51.4%Based on 43K games
0%51.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.6% – 51.4%
Outcome Distribution
49.2%3.5%47.3%
Win
Draw
Loss
No position data
Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line
n=43K
Avg Length31 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.5%

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line has a 51.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.6% and 51.4%), based on 43K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Traps & Chaos

Complexity: 94.1 · Trap factor: +21.4 · n=43K

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 8.3% · UltraBullet best · Classical worst

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 51% → 48%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 51.2% win rate (2,910 games)
  • 1000-1199: 52.6% win rate (4,522 games)
  • 1200-1399: 50.1% win rate (6,504 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.8% win rate (8,139 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.3% win rate (8,613 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.6% win rate (7,301 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.9% win rate (4,013 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.1% win rate (1,276 games)
  • 2500+: 47.9% win rate (127 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (51%), worst in Classical (43%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 50.8% win rate (385 games)
  • Bullet: 50.1% win rate (10,143 games)
  • Blitz: 48.8% win rate (23,660 games)
  • Rapid: 49.6% win rate (8,831 games)
  • Classical: 42.5% win rate (386 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999
1000-1199
1200-1399
1400-1599
1600-1799
1800-1999
2000-2199
2200-2499—
2500+———

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (753 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 53.7% expected score (1,505 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 52.4% expected score (647 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (1,093 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 54.3% expected score (2,496 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 55.8% expected score (906 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 52.0% expected score (23 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 41.9% expected score (17 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.8% expected score (1,253 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 51.0% expected score (3,645 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 53.7% expected score (1,540 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 45.1% expected score (49 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 48.9% expected score (43 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.5% expected score (1,500 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (4,376 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 51.3% expected score (2,094 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 40.6% expected score (126 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (30 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 52.4% expected score (1,890 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.2% expected score (4,728 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 49.4% expected score (1,837 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 46.5% expected score (128 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 53.2% expected score (203 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (1,765 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.8% expected score (3,960 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.3% expected score (1,325 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 46.0% expected score (48 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 58.0% expected score (74 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 47.8% expected score (1,161 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 49.3% expected score (2,366 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 49.5% expected score (404 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 44.7% expected score (8 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 39.7% expected score (13 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.3% expected score (611 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 48.3% expected score (574 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 59.5% expected score (78 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 48.7% expected score (117 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.7% expected score (10 games)

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Parent
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Variations (5)
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50.6%
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45.9%
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44.5%
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47.4%
Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line
44.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line win rate?

The Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.8%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 43K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line perform best?

The Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 52.6% win rate for white (4.5K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (50.1%) outperforms Classical (42.5%) by 7.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line?

The Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line has a sharpness score of 96.5 (very decisive), meaning 96.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 31 moves.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line has a 51.2% (90% CI: 49.7%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 2.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line has a 52.6% (90% CI: 51.4%-53.8%) win rate for white, based on 4.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line has a 50.1% (90% CI: 49.1%-51.1%) win rate for white, based on 6.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line has a 48.8% (90% CI: 47.9%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 8.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line has a 48.3% (90% CI: 47.4%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 8.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line has a 48.6% (90% CI: 47.7%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 7.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line has a 46.9% (90% CI: 45.6%-48.2%) win rate for white, based on 4.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line has a 48.1% (90% CI: 45.8%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line has a 47.9% (90% CI: 40.7%-55.1%) win rate for white, based on 127 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line has a 50.8% (90% CI: 46.7%-55.0%) win rate for white (385 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.7%.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line has a 50.1% (90% CI: 49.3%-50.9%) win rate for white (10K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.5%.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line has a 48.8% (90% CI: 48.3%-49.4%) win rate for white (24K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.7%.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line has a 49.6% (90% CI: 48.7%-50.5%) win rate for white (8.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.2%.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line has a 42.5% (90% CI: 38.3%-46.6%) win rate for white (386 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

Is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line a good opening?

The Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line is statistically balanced with a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.8%-49.6%) 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.