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Sicilian Defense: Double-Dutch Gambit

217 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score55.5%Range (90% confident): 50.0% – 61.0%Based on 217 games
0%55.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.0% – 61.0%
Outcome Distribution
52.9%5.3%41.9%
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 White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Sicilian Defense: Double-Dutch Gambit has a 55.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.0% and 61.0%), based on 217 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 59% → 52%

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1400
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2500+

  • 0-999: 59.0% win rate (18 games)
  • 1000-1199: 51.7% win rate (13 games)
  • 1200-1399: 81.8% win rate (4 games)
  • 1400-1599: 68.4% win rate (8 games)
  • 1600-1799: 45.6% win rate (50 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.6% win rate (64 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.8% win rate (31 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.5% win rate (20 games)
  • 2500+: 52.4% win rate (9 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (64%), worst in Bullet (50%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 50.3% win rate (97 games)
  • Blitz: 51.8% win rate (98 games)
  • Rapid: 64.4% win rate (21 games)
  • Classical: 60.0% win rate (1 games)

White% 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: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 73.6% expected score (7 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 61.8% expected score (7 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 40.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 60.6% expected score (22 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 35.5% expected score (26 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 48.6% expected score (35 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.9% expected score (25 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 38.9% expected score (21 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 76.1% expected score (10 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 57.5% expected score (12 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 64.3% expected score (9 games)

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Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Exchange Variation
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Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind
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Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind, Breyer Variation
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Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind, Gurgenidze Variation
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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.