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Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit

832 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score41.0%Range (90% confident): 38.2% – 43.8%Based on 832 games
0%41.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 38.2% – 43.8%
Outcome Distribution
39.4%3.2%57.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
2.b4
Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit
Analyzen=832
Avg Length29 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.2%

What is the Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit has a 41.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 38.2% and 43.8%), based on 832 Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: -9.6% · Breakpoint: 0-999

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 39% → 52%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 38.7% win rate (196 games)
  • 1000-1199: 37.7% win rate (82 games)
  • 1200-1399: 32.4% win rate (71 games)
  • 1400-1599: 28.4% win rate (99 games)
  • 1600-1799: 36.7% win rate (98 games)
  • 1800-1999: 43.3% win rate (99 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.0% win rate (102 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.5% win rate (76 games)
  • 2500+: 52.4% win rate (9 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (41%), worst in Classical (29%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 32.1% win rate (25 games)
  • Bullet: 40.7% win rate (471 games)
  • Blitz: 40.1% win rate (249 games)
  • Rapid: 32.5% win rate (80 games)
  • Classical: 29.4% win rate (7 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: 41.7% expected score (83 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 41.7% expected score (65 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 43.7% expected score (46 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 42.5% expected score (45 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 38.2% expected score (24 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 29.5% expected score (35 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 37.3% expected score (22 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 29.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 13.7% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 31.1% expected score (54 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 39.3% expected score (31 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 13.2% expected score (8 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 11.5% expected score (5 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 36.0% expected score (52 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.7% expected score (37 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.1% expected score (66 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 35.5% expected score (26 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 45.8% expected score (69 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.7% expected score (28 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 40.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.3% expected score (59 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 59.1% expected score (15 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.3% expected score (8 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit win rate?

The Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit has a 39.4% (90% CI: 36.6%-42.2%) win rate for white, based on 832 rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit perform best?

The Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 53.5% win rate for white (76 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (40.7%) outperforms Rapid (32.5%) by 8.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit?

The Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.8 (very decisive), meaning 96.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 29 moves.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit has a 38.7% (90% CI: 33.1%-44.5%) win rate for white, based on 196 Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 5.8% draw rate.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit has a 44.0% (90% CI: 36.0%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 102 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit has a 40.7% (90% CI: 37.0%-44.5%) win rate for white (471 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.2%.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit has a 40.1% (90% CI: 35.1%-45.2%) win rate for white (249 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

Is the Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit a good opening?

The Van Geet Opening: Düsseldorf Gambit is slightly favors black with a 39.4% (90% CI: 36.6%-42.2%) 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.