Scotch Game: Göring Gambit

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White Expected Score54.7%Range (90% confident): 54.6% – 54.8%Based on 881K games

0%54.7%100%

Range (90% confident): 54.6% – 54.8%

Outcome Distribution

53.0%3.4%43.6%

Win

Draw

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Scotch Game: Göring Gambit

Analyzen=881K

Avg Length31 moves

Sharpness97%

Draw Rate3.4%

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit has a 54.7% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 54.6% and 54.8%), based on 881K Lichess games.

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Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +10.5% · Breakpoint: 0-999

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 47% → 50%

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (58%), worst in Classical (52%)

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White% by Rating × Time Control

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

Rating	UB	Bulle	Blitz	Rapid	Class
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (22 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 49.9% expected score (9,042 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (12,130 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 45.4% expected score (5,853 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 42.7% expected score (60 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 52.7% expected score (36 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 54.7% expected score (19,750 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 55.3% expected score (30,963 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 52.4% expected score (10,118 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 44.2% expected score (188 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 66.2% expected score (88 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 55.9% expected score (30,938 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 55.6% expected score (57,244 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 54.6% expected score (20,515 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 45.7% expected score (396 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 55.3% expected score (262 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 55.0% expected score (37,239 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 55.1% expected score (83,660 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 55.3% expected score (32,788 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 54.6% expected score (1,439 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 67.1% expected score (133 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 55.3% expected score (42,580 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 54.8% expected score (95,016 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 55.8% expected score (39,247 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 54.2% expected score (1,286 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 52.0% expected score (74 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 54.7% expected score (48,916 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 54.7% expected score (86,491 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 55.9% expected score (30,665 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 57.9% expected score (1,303 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 54.4% expected score (56 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 53.3% expected score (48,290 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 54.9% expected score (57,948 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 56.9% expected score (11,228 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 61.4% expected score (358 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 56.5% expected score (60 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.2% expected score (38,531 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.2% expected score (16,744 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.4% expected score (2,011 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 73.4% expected score (22 games)
2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (6,842 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 54.3% expected score (590 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 66.3% expected score (20 games)

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Variations (5)

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43.5%

Scotch Game: Benima Defense

52.7%

Scotch Game: Blumenfeld Attack

64.2%

Scotch Game: Braune Variation

49.0%

Scotch Game: Classical Variation

50.6%

Continuations (3)

Scotch Game: Göring Gambit, Bardeleben Variation

56.8%

Scotch Game: Göring Gambit, Double Pawn Sacrifice

56.7%

Scotch Game: Göring Gambit, Main Line

55.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit win rate?

The Scotch Game: Göring Gambit has a 53.0% (90% CI: 52.9%-53.1%) win rate for white, based on 881K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit perform best?

The Scotch Game: Göring Gambit performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 54.1% win rate for white (109K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (57.5%) outperforms Classical (52.3%) by 5.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit?

The Scotch Game: Göring Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.6 (very decisive), meaning 96.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 31 moves.

What is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit has a 47.0% (90% CI: 46.6%-47.5%) win rate for white, based on 27K Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit has a 53.3% (90% CI: 53.0%-53.7%) win rate for white, based on 61K Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

What is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit has a 54.1% (90% CI: 53.9%-54.4%) win rate for white, based on 109K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit has a 53.7% (90% CI: 53.5%-53.9%) win rate for white, based on 155K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit has a 53.5% (90% CI: 53.3%-53.7%) win rate for white, based on 178K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit has a 53.0% (90% CI: 52.8%-53.2%) win rate for white, based on 167K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit has a 52.4% (90% CI: 52.2%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 118K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit has a 51.5% (90% CI: 51.2%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 57K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit has a 49.9% (90% CI: 49.0%-50.9%) win rate for white, based on 7.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

What is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit has a 57.5% (90% CI: 54.5%-60.4%) win rate for white (739 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.4%.

What is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit has a 53.1% (90% CI: 52.9%-53.2%) win rate for white (282K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.4%.

What is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit has a 53.0% (90% CI: 52.8%-53.1%) win rate for white (441K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

What is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit has a 53.0% (90% CI: 52.7%-53.2%) win rate for white (152K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.1%.

What is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit has a 52.3% (90% CI: 51.1%-53.4%) win rate for white (5.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.9%.

Is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit a good opening?

The Scotch Game: Göring Gambit is statistically favors white with a 53.0% (90% CI: 52.9%-53.1%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1200-1399 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.

What is the Scotch Game: Göring Gambit expected score for White?