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Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit

106K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score48.2%Range (90% confident): 48.0% – 48.5%Based on 106K games
0%48.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.0% – 48.5%
Outcome Distribution
45.6%5.1%49.3%
Win
Draw
Loss
4...cxd4
Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit
Analyzen=106K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.1%

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit has a 48.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 48.0% and 48.5%), based on 106K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 51% → 46%

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1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 51.0% win rate (411 games)
  • 1000-1199: 50.7% win rate (1,504 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.3% win rate (3,590 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.1% win rate (8,092 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.2% win rate (14,960 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.4% win rate (22,018 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.2% win rate (24,123 games)
  • 2200-2499: 44.1% win rate (24,680 games)
  • 2500+: 46.3% win rate (6,332 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (48%), worst in UltraBullet (45%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 45.1% win rate (485 games)
  • Bullet: 45.3% win rate (43,414 games)
  • Blitz: 45.5% win rate (53,812 games)
  • Rapid: 48.2% win rate (7,631 games)
  • Classical: 45.9% win rate (368 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: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 54.1% expected score (185 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 52.7% expected score (185 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 42.8% expected score (40 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 26.2% expected score (9 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (704 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 54.4% expected score (650 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 60.3% expected score (140 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 36.1% expected score (45 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 49.1% expected score (1,494 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 51.8% expected score (1,680 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 48.4% expected score (366 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 47.0% expected score (147 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 49.3% expected score (3,225 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.9% expected score (3,771 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 53.5% expected score (917 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 60.5% expected score (32 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.6% expected score (164 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 46.9% expected score (5,961 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.7% expected score (7,074 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.1% expected score (1,676 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 48.3% expected score (85 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 49.4% expected score (80 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.4% expected score (8,732 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 47.2% expected score (10,864 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.7% expected score (2,222 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 55.4% expected score (120 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 42.8% expected score (33 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 47.2% expected score (8,976 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.2% expected score (13,538 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.1% expected score (1,487 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 40.6% expected score (89 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 45.7% expected score (10,106 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 48.2% expected score (13,840 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 49.9% expected score (696 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 45.5% expected score (32 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 49.3% expected score (4,031 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 52.1% expected score (2,210 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 63.0% expected score (87 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 68.2% expected score (4 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Tarrasch Defense
48.8%
Variations (5)
Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation
49.0%
Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Advance Variation
44.6%
Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation
46.6%
Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Carlsbad Variation
48.9%
Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Classical Tarrasch Gambit
45.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit win rate?

The Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit has a 45.6% (90% CI: 45.4%-45.9%) win rate for white, based on 106K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit perform best?

The Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 50.7% win rate for white (1.5K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Rapid (48.2%) outperforms UltraBullet (45.1%) by 3.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit?

The Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit has a sharpness score of 94.9 (decisive), meaning 94.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit has a 51.0% (90% CI: 47.0%-55.1%) win rate for white, based on 411 Lichess games. Average game length is 24 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit has a 50.7% (90% CI: 48.6%-52.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit has a 48.3% (90% CI: 47.0%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 3.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit has a 49.1% (90% CI: 48.2%-50.1%) win rate for white, based on 8.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit has a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.5%-47.9%) win rate for white, based on 15K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit has a 45.4% (90% CI: 44.9%-46.0%) win rate for white, based on 22K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit has a 44.2% (90% CI: 43.7%-44.7%) win rate for white, based on 24K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit has a 44.1% (90% CI: 43.6%-44.7%) win rate for white, based on 25K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 6.1% draw rate.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit has a 46.3% (90% CI: 45.3%-47.3%) win rate for white, based on 6.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 8.3% draw rate.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit has a 45.1% (90% CI: 41.4%-48.8%) win rate for white (485 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.8%.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit has a 45.3% (90% CI: 45.0%-45.7%) win rate for white (43K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.9%.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit has a 45.5% (90% CI: 45.1%-45.8%) win rate for white (54K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.9%.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit has a 48.2% (90% CI: 47.3%-49.2%) win rate for white (7.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.0%.

What is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit has a 45.9% (90% CI: 41.6%-50.1%) win rate for white (368 Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.3%.

Is the Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit a good opening?

The Tarrasch Defense: Schara Gambit is slightly favors black with a 45.6% (90% CI: 45.4%-45.9%) 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.