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Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit

1.8K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score50.9%Range (90% confident): 49.0% – 52.9%Based on 1.8K games
0%50.9%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.0% – 52.9%
Outcome Distribution
49.4%2.9%47.7%
Win
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Loss
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Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit
Analyzen=1.8K
Avg Length29 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate2.9%

What is the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit has a 50.9% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 49.0% and 52.9%), based on 1.8K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointBlack

Peak: +2.2% · Breakpoint: 0-999

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 45% → 41%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 45.0% win rate (224 games)
  • 1000-1199: 55.3% win rate (153 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.7% win rate (186 games)
  • 1400-1599: 53.0% win rate (243 games)
  • 1600-1799: 50.6% win rate (274 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.6% win rate (286 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.0% win rate (256 games)
  • 2200-2499: 45.8% win rate (124 games)
  • 2500+: 40.8% win rate (34 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (54%), worst in Rapid (48%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 53.8% win rate (44 games)
  • Bullet: 48.9% win rate (967 games)
  • Blitz: 50.6% win rate (547 games)
  • Rapid: 47.5% win rate (208 games)
  • Classical: 48.4% win rate (14 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: 41.8% expected score (53 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 55.5% expected score (90 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 44.0% expected score (81 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 56.7% expected score (51 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 53.4% expected score (58 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 61.4% expected score (38 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 46.2% expected score (78 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 46.7% expected score (73 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 58.5% expected score (28 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 40.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 62.9% expected score (14 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 54.5% expected score (134 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 54.3% expected score (69 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (25 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 40.5% expected score (9 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 52.2% expected score (138 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.9% expected score (107 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 52.8% expected score (17 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 58.7% expected score (10 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.6% expected score (179 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 61.6% expected score (85 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 42.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 51.0% expected score (191 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 42.4% expected score (51 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 47.4% expected score (111 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 42.6% expected score (12 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 44.1% expected score (32 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit has a 47.7% (90% CI: 45.7%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.8K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 50.9% win rate for white (186 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (49.4%) outperforms Blitz (45.3%) by 4.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit?

The Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit has a sharpness score of 97.1 (very decisive), meaning 97.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 29 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit has a 49.0% (90% CI: 43.5%-54.5%) win rate for white, based on 224 Lichess games. Average game length is 24 moves with a 6.0% draw rate.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit has a 41.1% (90% CI: 34.7%-47.7%) win rate for white, based on 153 Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit has a 50.9% (90% CI: 44.9%-56.9%) win rate for white, based on 186 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit has a 43.6% (90% CI: 38.4%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 243 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit has a 47.0% (90% CI: 42.1%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 274 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit has a 47.1% (90% CI: 42.3%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 286 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit has a 49.9% (90% CI: 44.8%-55.0%) win rate for white, based on 256 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit has a 52.2% (90% CI: 44.9%-59.5%) win rate for white, based on 124 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 2.0% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit has a 49.4% (90% CI: 46.8%-52.0%) win rate for white (967 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.7%.

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

In Blitz games, the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit has a 45.3% (90% CI: 41.8%-48.8%) win rate for white (547 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.1%.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit has a 47.5% (90% CI: 41.8%-53.2%) win rate for white (208 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

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

The Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit is slightly favors black with a 47.7% (90% CI: 45.7%-49.6%) 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.