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Van Geet Opening: Hulsemann Gambit

457 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score46.3%Range (90% confident): 42.5% – 50.2%Based on 457 games
0%46.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 42.5% – 50.2%
Outcome Distribution
43.7%5.1%51.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
3...Be6
Van Geet Opening: Hulsemann Gambit
Analyzen=457
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.1%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Van Geet Opening: Hulsemann Gambit has a 46.3% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 42.5% and 50.2%), based on 457 Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointBlack

Peak: -20.2% · Breakpoint: 1000-1199

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 43% → 23%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200

  • 0-999: 42.9% win rate (30 games)
  • 1000-1199: 44.2% win rate (63 games)
  • 1200-1399: 42.9% win rate (79 games)
  • 1400-1599: 38.1% win rate (68 games)
  • 1600-1799: 41.3% win rate (99 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.7% win rate (72 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.6% win rate (41 games)
  • 2200-2499: 23.1% win rate (5 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (60%), worst in Rapid (40%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • Bullet: 49.7% win rate (98 games)
  • Blitz: 42.6% win rate (237 games)
  • Rapid: 39.7% win rate (113 games)
  • Classical: 47.4% win rate (8 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

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

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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 52.2% expected score (21 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 58.7% expected score (10 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 37.7% expected score (35 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (18 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.0% expected score (48 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 46.4% expected score (26 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 45.1% expected score (39 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 37.8% expected score (23 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 57.0% expected score (20 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 39.8% expected score (57 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 43.4% expected score (21 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.8% expected score (35 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.0% expected score (23 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 44.2% expected score (7 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 73.5% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 61.6% expected score (20 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 59.6% expected score (9 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 46.3% expected score (12 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 42.3% expected score (5 games)

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Parent
Van Geet Opening
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Variations (5)
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Van Geet Opening: Dunst-Perrenet Gambit
52.1%
Van Geet Opening: Grünfeld Defense
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51.9%
Van Geet Opening: Sicilian Two Knights
47.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Van Geet Opening: Hulsemann Gambit has a 51.1% (90% CI: 47.3%-55.0%) win rate for white, based on 457 rated games from Lichess.

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

The Van Geet Opening: Hulsemann Gambit performs best at 1400-1599 Elo with a 58.3% win rate for white (68 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (53.5%) outperforms Bullet (46.7%) by 6.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Van Geet Opening: Hulsemann Gambit?

The Van Geet Opening: Hulsemann 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 Van Geet Opening: Hulsemann Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Van Geet Opening: Hulsemann Gambit has a 53.5% (90% CI: 48.1%-58.7%) win rate for white (237 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.0%.

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

In Rapid games, the Van Geet Opening: Hulsemann Gambit has a 52.8% (90% CI: 45.2%-60.5%) win rate for white (113 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.4%.

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

The Van Geet Opening: Hulsemann Gambit is statistically balanced with a 51.1% (90% CI: 47.3%-55.0%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1400-1599 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.