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Van Geet Opening: Pfeiffer Gambit

298 games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score49.8%Range (90% confident): 45.1% – 54.6%Based on 298 games
0%49.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 45.1% – 54.6%
Outcome Distribution
48.2%3.2%48.6%
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 White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Van Geet Opening: Pfeiffer Gambit has a 49.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 45.1% and 54.6%), based on 298 Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~51%)

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1200
1400
1600
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2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 51.2% win rate (19 games)
  • 1000-1199: 36.2% win rate (22 games)
  • 1200-1399: 36.6% win rate (19 games)
  • 1400-1599: 50.7% win rate (35 games)
  • 1600-1799: 56.3% win rate (58 games)
  • 1800-1999: 52.8% win rate (62 games)
  • 2000-2199: 42.6% win rate (49 games)
  • 2200-2499: 35.8% win rate (25 games)
  • 2500+: 52.4% win rate (9 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (51%), worst in Rapid (13%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid

  • UltraBullet: 39.1% win rate (10 games)
  • Bullet: 51.0% win rate (170 games)
  • Blitz: 50.7% win rate (100 games)
  • Rapid: 12.8% win rate (18 games)

White% 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: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 44.2% expected score (7 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 73.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 46.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 22.8% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 40.5% expected score (9 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 57.3% expected score (19 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 46.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 68.4% expected score (23 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 61.5% expected score (29 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 40.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 59.9% expected score (44 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 42.6% expected score (12 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 43.2% expected score (35 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.8% expected score (14 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 32.9% expected score (19 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (9 games)

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Parent
Van Geet Opening
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Variations (5)
Van Geet Opening: Battambang Variation
48.5%
Van Geet Opening: Berlin Gambit
52.3%
Van Geet Opening: Billockus-Johansen Gambit
50.6%
Van Geet Opening: Caro-Kann Variation, St. Patrick's Attack
48.4%
Van Geet Opening: Damhaug Gambit
47.7%
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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.