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Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit

5.1K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.0%Range (90% confident): 49.8% – 52.1%Based on 5.1K games
0%51.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.8% – 52.1%
Outcome Distribution
48.6%4.8%46.7%
Win
Draw
Loss
3...Nf6
Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit
Analyzen=5.1K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.8%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit has a 51.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 49.8% and 52.1%), based on 5.1K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 45% → 16%

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1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 45.1% win rate (408 games)
  • 1000-1199: 50.4% win rate (749 games)
  • 1200-1399: 51.7% win rate (835 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.7% win rate (678 games)
  • 1600-1799: 50.0% win rate (939 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.4% win rate (924 games)
  • 2000-2199: 51.5% win rate (403 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.3% win rate (58 games)
  • 2500+: 16.4% win rate (105 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (65%), worst in Bullet (47%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 65.2% win rate (10 games)
  • Bullet: 47.3% win rate (1,599 games)
  • Blitz: 49.2% win rate (2,365 games)
  • Rapid: 48.5% win rate (1,081 games)
  • Classical: 53.8% win rate (44 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: 46.8% expected score (92 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 45.8% expected score (201 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (114 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 52.5% expected score (178 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 53.6% expected score (368 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 49.0% expected score (202 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.6% expected score (91 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (505 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 55.8% expected score (225 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 58.7% expected score (10 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 64.0% expected score (81 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (346 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 49.0% expected score (243 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.3% expected score (231 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (560 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (146 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 45.4% expected score (550 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.2% expected score (248 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 40.2% expected score (105 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 66.3% expected score (20 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 55.5% expected score (288 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.4% expected score (71 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 42.8% expected score (40 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (16 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 58.1% expected score (42 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 49.3% expected score (72 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 67.7% expected score (24 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 56.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (3 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit has a 48.6% (90% CI: 47.4%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 5.1K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 51.7% win rate for white (835 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (49.2%) outperforms Bullet (47.3%) by 1.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit?

The Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit has a sharpness score of 95.2 (very decisive), meaning 95.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit has a 45.1% (90% CI: 41.0%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 408 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit has a 50.4% (90% CI: 47.4%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 749 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit has a 51.7% (90% CI: 48.9%-54.5%) win rate for white, based on 835 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit has a 49.7% (90% CI: 46.5%-52.8%) win rate for white, based on 678 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit has a 50.0% (90% CI: 47.3%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 939 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit has a 45.4% (90% CI: 42.7%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 924 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit has a 51.5% (90% CI: 47.5%-55.6%) win rate for white, based on 403 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit has a 16.4% (90% CI: 10.9%-22.7%) win rate for white, based on 105 Lichess games. Average game length is 64 moves with a 75.6% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit has a 47.3% (90% CI: 45.2%-49.3%) win rate for white (1.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.4%.

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

In Blitz games, the Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit has a 49.2% (90% CI: 47.6%-50.9%) win rate for white (2.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.1%.

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

In Rapid games, the Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit has a 48.5% (90% CI: 46.0%-51.0%) win rate for white (1.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

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

The Van Geet Opening: Liebig Gambit is statistically balanced with a 48.6% (90% CI: 47.4%-49.7%) 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.