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Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted

225K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score45.8%Range (90% confident): 45.7% – 46.0%Based on 225K games
0%45.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 45.7% – 46.0%
Outcome Distribution
44.1%3.5%52.5%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted
Analyzen=225K
Avg Length30 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.5%

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted has a 45.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 45.7% and 46.0%), based on 225K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: -5.7% · Breakpoint: 0-999

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 45% → 42%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 44.6% win rate (6,740 games)
  • 1000-1199: 46.3% win rate (16,498 games)
  • 1200-1399: 44.6% win rate (28,575 games)
  • 1400-1599: 44.2% win rate (41,840 games)
  • 1600-1799: 43.3% win rate (48,716 games)
  • 1800-1999: 43.5% win rate (45,077 games)
  • 2000-2199: 43.8% win rate (26,909 games)
  • 2200-2499: 45.1% win rate (9,415 games)
  • 2500+: 42.1% win rate (743 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (49%), worst in Classical (40%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 48.8% win rate (20 games)
  • Bullet: 44.0% win rate (59,973 games)
  • Blitz: 43.9% win rate (122,917 games)
  • Rapid: 44.7% win rate (39,807 games)
  • Classical: 40.1% win rate (1,796 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: 86.4% expected score (4 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 44.4% expected score (2,101 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 46.6% expected score (3,378 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 46.7% expected score (1,248 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 45.9% expected score (4,821 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 48.7% expected score (8,474 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 47.9% expected score (3,140 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (57 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 44.0% expected score (7,584 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 46.0% expected score (15,033 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 48.3% expected score (5,837 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 42.8% expected score (116 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 45.2% expected score (10,647 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 45.4% expected score (22,397 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 47.1% expected score (8,278 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 40.0% expected score (515 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 44.1% expected score (11,299 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 45.2% expected score (27,644 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 45.7% expected score (9,152 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 43.1% expected score (620 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 45.8% expected score (10,012 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 45.4% expected score (26,722 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 45.6% expected score (7,946 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 40.6% expected score (396 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 45.1% expected score (8,166 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.6% expected score (14,997 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 46.4% expected score (3,670 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 53.3% expected score (76 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 49.2% expected score (4,760 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 46.5% expected score (4,120 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 48.6% expected score (529 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 45.1% expected score (583 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 48.1% expected score (152 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted win rate?

The Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted has a 44.1% (90% CI: 43.9%-44.2%) win rate for white, based on 225K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted perform best?

The Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 46.3% win rate for white (16K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (44.7%) outperforms Classical (40.1%) by 4.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted?

The Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted has a sharpness score of 96.5 (very decisive), meaning 96.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 30 moves.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted has a 44.6% (90% CI: 43.6%-45.6%) win rate for white, based on 6.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 24 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted has a 46.3% (90% CI: 45.7%-47.0%) win rate for white, based on 16K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted has a 44.6% (90% CI: 44.1%-45.1%) win rate for white, based on 29K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted has a 44.2% (90% CI: 43.8%-44.6%) win rate for white, based on 42K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted has a 43.3% (90% CI: 42.9%-43.6%) win rate for white, based on 49K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted has a 43.5% (90% CI: 43.1%-43.9%) win rate for white, based on 45K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted has a 43.8% (90% CI: 43.3%-44.3%) win rate for white, based on 27K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted has a 45.1% (90% CI: 44.2%-45.9%) win rate for white, based on 9.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 5.9% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted has a 42.1% (90% CI: 39.1%-45.1%) win rate for white, based on 743 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 7.5% draw rate.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted has a 44.0% (90% CI: 43.7%-44.3%) win rate for white (60K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.4%.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted has a 43.9% (90% CI: 43.7%-44.2%) win rate for white (123K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted has a 44.7% (90% CI: 44.3%-45.1%) win rate for white (40K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.9%.

What is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted has a 40.1% (90% CI: 38.2%-42.0%) win rate for white (1.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.8%.

Is the Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted a good opening?

The Ruy Lopez: Schliemann Defense, Jaenisch Gambit Accepted is slightly favors black with a 44.1% (90% CI: 43.9%-44.2%) 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.