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Sicilian Defense: Double-Dutch Gambit

217 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score44.5%Range (90% confident): 39.0% – 50.1%Based on 217 games
0%44.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 39.0% – 50.1%
Outcome Distribution
41.9%5.3%52.9%
Win
Draw
Loss
3...Nh6
Sicilian Defense: Double-Dutch Gambit
Analyzen=217
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.3%

What is the Sicilian Defense: Double-Dutch Gambit expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Double-Dutch Gambit has a 44.5% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 39.0% and 50.1%), based on 217 Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 33% → 24%

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1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 33.3% win rate (18 games)
  • 1000-1199: 31.0% win rate (13 games)
  • 1200-1399: 9.1% win rate (4 games)
  • 1400-1599: 15.8% win rate (8 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.6% win rate (50 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.6% win rate (64 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.7% win rate (31 games)
  • 2200-2499: 44.2% win rate (20 games)
  • 2500+: 23.8% win rate (9 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (47%), worst in Classical (20%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 47.2% win rate (97 games)
  • Blitz: 39.7% win rate (98 games)
  • Rapid: 28.9% win rate (21 games)
  • Classical: 20.0% win rate (1 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

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

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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 26.5% expected score (7 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 38.3% expected score (7 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 59.1% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 39.4% expected score (22 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 64.6% expected score (26 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (35 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.1% expected score (25 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 61.1% expected score (21 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 23.9% expected score (10 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 42.6% expected score (12 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 35.7% expected score (9 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Sicilian Defense
48.5%
Variations (5)
Sicilian Defense: Bowdler Attack
47.2%
Sicilian Defense: Old Sicilian
48.5%
Sicilian Defense: Closed
49.8%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation
50.2%
Sicilian Defense: McDonnell Attack
48.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sicilian Defense: Double-Dutch Gambit win rate?

The Sicilian Defense: Double-Dutch Gambit has a 52.9% (90% CI: 47.3%-58.4%) win rate for white, based on 217 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Sicilian Defense: Double-Dutch Gambit perform best?

The Sicilian Defense: Double-Dutch Gambit performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 49.6% win rate for white (64 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Double-Dutch Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (51.8%) outperforms Bullet (50.3%) by 1.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Sicilian Defense: Double-Dutch Gambit?

The Sicilian Defense: Double-Dutch Gambit has a sharpness score of 94.7 (decisive), meaning 94.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

Is the Sicilian Defense: Double-Dutch Gambit a good opening?

The Sicilian Defense: Double-Dutch Gambit is statistically balanced with a 52.9% (90% CI: 47.3%-58.4%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1800-1999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.