Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Tartakower Gambit

314 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score53.5%Range (90% confident): 48.9% – 58.1%Based on 314 games
0%53.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.9% – 58.1%
Outcome Distribution
50.2%6.5%43.3%
Win
Draw
Loss
8...d5
Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Tartakower Gambit
Analyzen=314
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.5%

What is the Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Tartakower Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Tartakower Gambit has a 53.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 48.9% and 58.1%), based on 314 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 53% → 57%

1200
1400
1600
1800
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2200
2500+

  • 1200-1399: 52.9% win rate (7 games)
  • 1400-1599: 55.6% win rate (12 games)
  • 1600-1799: 44.2% win rate (20 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.2% win rate (45 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.1% win rate (82 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.6% win rate (110 games)
  • 2500+: 57.0% win rate (38 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (71%), worst in Rapid (42%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 44.5% win rate (67 games)
  • Blitz: 52.7% win rate (214 games)
  • Rapid: 41.5% win rate (31 games)
  • Classical: 71.4% win rate (2 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999
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2000-2199
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2500+

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 66.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 67.7% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 38.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 20.6% expected score (7 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 57.1% expected score (34 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 23.9% expected score (10 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.7% expected score (59 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (16 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 56.7% expected score (81 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 46.6% expected score (13 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 62.3% expected score (23 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 65.2% expected score (15 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Tartakower Gambit win rate?

The Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Tartakower Gambit has a 50.2% (90% CI: 45.6%-54.9%) win rate for white, based on 314 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Tartakower Gambit perform best?

The Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Tartakower Gambit performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 51.6% win rate for white (110 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Tartakower Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (52.7%) outperforms Bullet (44.5%) by 8.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Tartakower Gambit?

The Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Tartakower Gambit has a sharpness score of 93.5 (decisive), meaning 93.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Tartakower Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Tartakower Gambit has a 51.6% (90% CI: 43.8%-59.3%) win rate for white, based on 110 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Tartakower Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Tartakower Gambit has a 52.7% (90% CI: 47.1%-58.2%) win rate for white (214 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.3%.

Is the Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Tartakower Gambit a good opening?

The Ruy Lopez: Cozio Defense, Tartakower Gambit is statistically balanced with a 50.2% (90% CI: 45.6%-54.9%) 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.