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Van Geet Opening: Pfeiffer Gambit

298 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score50.2%Range (90% confident): 45.4% – 54.9%Based on 298 games
0%50.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 45.4% – 54.9%
Outcome Distribution
48.6%3.2%48.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Van Geet Opening: Pfeiffer Gambit
Analyzen=298
Avg Length31 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.2%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Van Geet Opening: Pfeiffer Gambit has a 50.2% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 45.4% and 54.9%), based on 298 Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 46% → 43%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 46.3% win rate (19 games)
  • 1000-1199: 57.4% win rate (22 games)
  • 1200-1399: 56.1% win rate (19 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.9% win rate (35 games)
  • 1600-1799: 34.5% win rate (58 games)
  • 1800-1999: 44.9% win rate (62 games)
  • 2000-2199: 54.5% win rate (49 games)
  • 2200-2499: 62.3% win rate (25 games)
  • 2500+: 42.9% win rate (9 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (74%), worst in Blitz (45%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid

  • UltraBullet: 56.5% win rate (10 games)
  • Bullet: 46.9% win rate (170 games)
  • Blitz: 44.8% win rate (100 games)
  • Rapid: 74.4% win rate (18 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, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 26.2% expected score (9 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 54.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 77.3% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 59.6% expected score (9 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 42.7% expected score (19 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 54.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 31.6% expected score (23 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 38.5% expected score (29 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 59.1% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 40.2% expected score (44 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 57.5% expected score (12 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 56.9% expected score (35 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 53.3% expected score (14 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 67.1% expected score (19 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 45.3% expected score (9 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Van Geet Opening
49.5%
Variations (5)
Van Geet Opening: Reversed Nimzowitsch
48.6%
Van Geet Opening: Dunst-Perrenet Gambit
52.1%
Van Geet Opening: Grünfeld Defense
48.1%
Van Geet Opening: Napoleon Attack
51.9%
Van Geet Opening: Sicilian Two Knights
47.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Van Geet Opening: Pfeiffer Gambit has a 48.2% (90% CI: 43.5%-53.0%) win rate for white, based on 298 rated games from Lichess.

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

The Van Geet Opening: Pfeiffer Gambit performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 56.3% win rate for white (58 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (51.0%) outperforms Blitz (50.7%) by 0.3%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Van Geet Opening: Pfeiffer Gambit?

The Van Geet Opening: Pfeiffer Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.8 (very decisive), meaning 96.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 31 moves.

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

In Bullet games, the Van Geet Opening: Pfeiffer Gambit has a 51.0% (90% CI: 44.8%-57.3%) win rate for white (170 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.0%.

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

In Blitz games, the Van Geet Opening: Pfeiffer Gambit has a 50.7% (90% CI: 42.6%-58.9%) win rate for white (100 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

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

The Van Geet Opening: Pfeiffer Gambit is slightly favors black with a 48.2% (90% CI: 43.5%-53.0%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1600-1799 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.