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Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit

9.5K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score39.6%Range (90% confident): 38.8% – 40.4%Based on 9.5K games
0%39.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 38.8% – 40.4%
Outcome Distribution
36.8%5.6%57.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
7...Be6
Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit
Analyzen=9.5K
Avg Length33 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate5.6%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit has a 39.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 38.8% and 40.4%), based on 9.5K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

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Traps & Chaos

Complexity: 96.2 · Trap factor: -39.5 · n=9.5K

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 41%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1000-1199: 54.8% win rate (14 games)
  • 1200-1399: 43.8% win rate (59 games)
  • 1400-1599: 41.5% win rate (226 games)
  • 1600-1799: 35.4% win rate (737 games)
  • 1800-1999: 35.6% win rate (1,922 games)
  • 2000-2199: 33.9% win rate (3,129 games)
  • 2200-2499: 39.5% win rate (2,789 games)
  • 2500+: 41.0% win rate (643 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (37%), worst in UltraBullet (23%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 23.1% win rate (5 games)
  • Bullet: 36.2% win rate (3,390 games)
  • Blitz: 37.4% win rate (5,314 games)
  • Rapid: 35.0% win rate (777 games)
  • Classical: 29.6% win rate (34 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 57.5% expected score (12 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 44.2% expected score (33 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (24 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 41.5% expected score (92 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 46.1% expected score (114 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 40.7% expected score (20 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 39.8% expected score (242 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 37.6% expected score (418 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 30.9% expected score (69 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 34.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 38.5% expected score (388 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 36.9% expected score (1,292 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 40.9% expected score (228 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 40.4% expected score (14 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 34.3% expected score (872 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 38.0% expected score (1,924 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 36.6% expected score (319 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (12 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 38.8% expected score (1,188 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 45.6% expected score (1,461 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (137 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 43.1% expected score (562 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 56.2% expected score (79 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)

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Tarrasch Defense: Classical Variation, Bogoljubow Variation
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit win rate?

The Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit has a 36.8% (90% CI: 36.0%-37.6%) win rate for white, based on 9.5K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 39.5% win rate for white (2.8K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (37.4%) outperforms Rapid (35.0%) by 2.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit?

The Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit has a sharpness score of 94.4 (decisive), meaning 94.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 33 moves.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit has a 41.5% (90% CI: 36.2%-46.9%) win rate for white, based on 226 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit has a 35.4% (90% CI: 32.5%-38.3%) win rate for white, based on 737 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit has a 35.6% (90% CI: 33.8%-37.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit has a 33.9% (90% CI: 32.6%-35.3%) win rate for white, based on 3.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit has a 39.5% (90% CI: 38.0%-41.0%) win rate for white, based on 2.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 6.8% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit has a 41.0% (90% CI: 37.9%-44.2%) win rate for white, based on 643 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 7.4% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit has a 36.2% (90% CI: 34.8%-37.6%) win rate for white (3.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.6%.

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

In Blitz games, the Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit has a 37.4% (90% CI: 36.4%-38.5%) win rate for white (5.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.7%.

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

In Rapid games, the Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit has a 35.0% (90% CI: 32.2%-37.8%) win rate for white (777 Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.6%.

Is the Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit a good opening?

The Tarrasch Defense: von Hennig Gambit is slightly favors black with a 36.8% (90% CI: 36.0%-37.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.