Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit

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White Expected Score52.9%Range (90% confident): 52.3% – 53.5%Based on 19K games

0%52.9%100%

Range (90% confident): 52.3% – 53.5%

Outcome Distribution

51.3%3.2%45.5%

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Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit

n=19K

Avg Length29 moves

Sharpness97%

Draw Rate3.2%

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit has a 52.9% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.3% and 53.5%), based on 19K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 12.8% · Bullet best · Classical worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 48% → 56%

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (55%), worst in Classical (42%)

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White% by Rating × Time Control

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

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2500+	—	—

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 47.8% expected score (522 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (678 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 48.9% expected score (313 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 78.0% expected score (11 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (557 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 51.3% expected score (959 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 53.7% expected score (355 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (12 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 42.2% expected score (24 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 53.2% expected score (611 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 51.3% expected score (1,224 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 52.4% expected score (486 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 36.1% expected score (20 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 41.1% expected score (32 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 54.9% expected score (690 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 47.4% expected score (1,371 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 46.6% expected score (591 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 48.3% expected score (28 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 19.8% expected score (25 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 55.1% expected score (896 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (1,627 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 47.1% expected score (523 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 43.4% expected score (36 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 43.6% expected score (22 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 58.0% expected score (997 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 54.1% expected score (1,766 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 49.9% expected score (475 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 60.9% expected score (26 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 67.3% expected score (13 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 57.7% expected score (674 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 55.6% expected score (1,661 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 56.5% expected score (267 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 23.9% expected score (10 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 91.2% expected score (7 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 62.3% expected score (674 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (851 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.8% expected score (124 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 61.2% expected score (129 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 50.9% expected score (54 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)

Related Openings

Parent

Russian Game

48.9%

Variations (5)

Russian Game: Classical Attack

50.6%

Russian Game: Classical Attack, Berger Variation

45.9%

Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation

44.5%

Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Browne Attack

47.4%

Russian Game: Classical Attack, Chigorin Variation, Main Line

44.6%

Continuations (2)

Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Bishop Check Line

49.2%

Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit, Center Variation

51.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit win rate?

The Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit has a 51.3% (90% CI: 50.7%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 19K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit perform best?

The Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 54.8% win rate for white (1.7K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (54.6%) outperforms Classical (41.8%) by 12.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit?

The Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.8 (very decisive), meaning 96.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 29 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit has a 47.5% (90% CI: 45.4%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit has a 50.9% (90% CI: 49.0%-52.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.2% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit has a 50.3% (90% CI: 48.6%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 2.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit has a 47.3% (90% CI: 45.8%-48.9%) win rate for white, based on 2.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit has a 51.1% (90% CI: 49.7%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 3.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.2% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit has a 53.0% (90% CI: 51.6%-54.5%) win rate for white, based on 3.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit has a 54.0% (90% CI: 52.4%-55.6%) win rate for white, based on 2.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit has a 54.8% (90% CI: 52.8%-56.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit has a 55.5% (90% CI: 49.5%-61.4%) win rate for white, based on 185 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit has a 44.6% (90% CI: 37.8%-51.4%) win rate for white (141 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.8%.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit has a 54.6% (90% CI: 53.6%-55.7%) win rate for white (5.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.0%.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit has a 50.5% (90% CI: 49.7%-51.3%) win rate for white (10K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.6%.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit has a 48.2% (90% CI: 46.8%-49.7%) win rate for white (3.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.0%.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit has a 41.8% (90% CI: 35.0%-48.8%) win rate for white (136 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.2%.

Is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit a good opening?

The Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit is statistically favors white with a 51.3% (90% CI: 50.7%-51.9%) 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.

What is the Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit expected score for White?