Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit

1.5K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score45.0%Range (90% confident): 42.8% – 47.1%Based on 1.5K games
0%45.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 42.8% – 47.1%
Outcome Distribution
42.5%4.9%52.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
3...b5
Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit
Analyzen=1.5K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.9%

What is the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit has a 45.0% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 42.8% and 47.1%), based on 1.5K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 37% → 41%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 37.1% win rate (51 games)
  • 1000-1199: 43.1% win rate (111 games)
  • 1200-1399: 33.8% win rate (142 games)
  • 1400-1599: 42.5% win rate (148 games)
  • 1600-1799: 40.7% win rate (130 games)
  • 1800-1999: 43.6% win rate (128 games)
  • 2000-2199: 45.1% win rate (199 games)
  • 2200-2499: 44.6% win rate (471 games)
  • 2500+: 41.3% win rate (82 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (71%), worst in Classical (35%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 71.4% win rate (2 games)
  • Bullet: 44.1% win rate (374 games)
  • Blitz: 42.6% win rate (886 games)
  • Rapid: 38.2% win rate (183 games)
  • Classical: 35.1% win rate (17 games)

Black% 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, Bullet: 38.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 38.4% expected score (33 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (7 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 46.4% expected score (26 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 45.7% expected score (67 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 39.8% expected score (18 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 26.3% expected score (28 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 38.5% expected score (72 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 39.7% expected score (37 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 58.5% expected score (28 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 42.1% expected score (80 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 36.3% expected score (35 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 36.5% expected score (28 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.0% expected score (72 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 34.2% expected score (27 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 44.1% expected score (32 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 44.5% expected score (71 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 53.9% expected score (24 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 45.0% expected score (38 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 49.7% expected score (141 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 44.6% expected score (17 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 47.7% expected score (151 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 47.1% expected score (305 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.5% expected score (14 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.5% expected score (32 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 42.5% expected score (45 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 22.8% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit win rate?

The Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit has a 52.6% (90% CI: 50.5%-54.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit perform best?

The Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 61.7% win rate for white (142 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (55.6%) outperforms Bullet (53.1%) by 2.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit?

The Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit has a sharpness score of 95.1 (very decisive), meaning 95.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit has a 53.8% (90% CI: 46.0%-61.4%) win rate for white, based on 111 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit has a 61.7% (90% CI: 54.9%-68.2%) win rate for white, based on 142 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit has a 53.8% (90% CI: 47.1%-60.5%) win rate for white, based on 148 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

What is the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit has a 56.7% (90% CI: 49.5%-63.7%) win rate for white, based on 130 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit has a 50.6% (90% CI: 43.4%-57.8%) win rate for white, based on 128 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

What is the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit has a 50.1% (90% CI: 44.3%-55.9%) win rate for white, based on 199 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit has a 49.2% (90% CI: 45.4%-53.0%) win rate for white, based on 471 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

What is the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit has a 53.1% (90% CI: 48.9%-57.4%) win rate for white (374 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.8%.

What is the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit has a 51.8% (90% CI: 49.0%-54.5%) win rate for white (886 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.6%.

What is the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit has a 55.6% (90% CI: 49.5%-61.5%) win rate for white (183 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.2%.

Is the Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit a good opening?

The Slav Indian: Kudischewitsch Gambit is statistically favors white with a 52.6% (90% CI: 50.5%-54.8%) 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.