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Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation

41K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score50.8%Range (90% confident): 50.4% – 51.2%Based on 41K games
0%50.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.4% – 51.2%
Outcome Distribution
48.5%4.5%47.0%
Win
Draw
Loss
2.Nc3
Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation
Analyzen=41K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.5%

What is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation has a 50.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.4% and 51.2%), based on 41K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~44%)

0
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1200
1400
1600
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2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 44.2% win rate (5,841 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.7% win rate (7,223 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.2% win rate (7,401 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.4% win rate (5,806 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.6% win rate (4,897 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.8% win rate (4,507 games)
  • 2000-2199: 53.8% win rate (2,319 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.7% win rate (2,435 games)
  • 2500+: 43.0% win rate (613 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~49%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 48.9% win rate (202 games)
  • Bullet: 48.6% win rate (9,266 games)
  • Blitz: 49.3% win rate (20,306 games)
  • Rapid: 46.9% win rate (10,625 games)
  • Classical: 46.5% win rate (643 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: 23.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 44.7% expected score (1,394 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 48.0% expected score (2,488 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 46.0% expected score (1,928 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 44.4% expected score (25 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (24 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 47.8% expected score (973 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.1% expected score (3,693 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.5% expected score (2,472 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 47.6% expected score (61 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 49.2% expected score (63 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (1,761 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 52.4% expected score (3,552 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 49.0% expected score (1,770 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 48.5% expected score (255 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 64.3% expected score (37 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (1,023 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (2,721 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.3% expected score (1,861 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 47.9% expected score (164 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 42.7% expected score (19 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.2% expected score (767 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (3,064 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (966 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 43.4% expected score (81 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 38.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 53.9% expected score (829 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.8% expected score (2,231 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.5% expected score (1,398 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 60.2% expected score (38 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 47.0% expected score (15 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 55.2% expected score (528 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 57.3% expected score (1,652 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 55.6% expected score (115 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 46.5% expected score (27 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.1% expected score (1,519 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.8% expected score (779 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.8% expected score (102 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 56.9% expected score (472 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (126 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 60.4% expected score (13 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)

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Parent
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation win rate?

The Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation has a 48.5% (90% CI: 48.1%-48.9%) win rate for white, based on 41K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation perform best?

The Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 53.8% win rate for white (2.3K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (49.3%) outperforms UltraBullet (48.9%) by 0.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation?

The Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation has a sharpness score of 95.5 (very decisive), meaning 95.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation has a 44.2% (90% CI: 43.1%-45.3%) win rate for white, based on 5.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation has a 47.7% (90% CI: 46.8%-48.7%) win rate for white, based on 7.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.3%-50.2%) win rate for white, based on 7.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation has a 48.4% (90% CI: 47.4%-49.5%) win rate for white, based on 5.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation has a 48.6% (90% CI: 47.4%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 4.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation has a 50.8% (90% CI: 49.5%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 4.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation has a 53.8% (90% CI: 52.1%-55.5%) win rate for white, based on 2.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation has a 50.7% (90% CI: 49.0%-52.3%) win rate for white, based on 2.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation has a 43.0% (90% CI: 39.8%-46.3%) win rate for white, based on 613 Lichess games. Average game length is 46 moves with a 26.3% draw rate.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 43.1%-54.7%) win rate for white (202 Lichess games). Draw rate is 0.7%.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation has a 48.6% (90% CI: 47.8%-49.5%) win rate for white (9.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.5%.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation has a 49.3% (90% CI: 48.7%-49.9%) win rate for white (20K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.6%.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation has a 46.9% (90% CI: 46.1%-47.7%) win rate for white (11K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.1%.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation has a 46.5% (90% CI: 43.2%-49.7%) win rate for white (643 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.0%.

Is the Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation a good opening?

The Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation is statistically balanced with a 48.5% (90% CI: 48.1%-48.9%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2000-2199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.