Continuations show the most common variations from this opening. Higher expected scores indicate better statistical outcomes, but familiarity and playstyle matter too.

Snapshot

Overall, the Van't Kruijs Opening family has a 50.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.3% and 50.3%), aggregated from 5 variations and 37M Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 47% → 49%

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White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (50%), worst in Classical (44%)

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Rating vs Time Control Matrix

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White% by Rating × Time Control

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

Rating	UB	Bulle	Blitz	Rapid	Class
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 46.5% expected score (25,692 games)
0-999 rating, Bullet: 48.7% expected score (696,636 games)
0-999 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (1,543,780 games)
0-999 rating, Rapid: 48.1% expected score (725,627 games)
0-999 rating, Classical: 46.5% expected score (8,702 games)
1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 51.0% expected score (79,170 games)
1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.2% expected score (1,147,668 games)
1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.3% expected score (1,908,152 games)
1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 49.1% expected score (702,077 games)
1000-1199 rating, Classical: 48.2% expected score (26,863 games)
1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 49.8% expected score (173,981 games)
1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.3% expected score (1,808,605 games)
1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.4% expected score (2,551,513 games)
1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 49.4% expected score (787,738 games)
1200-1399 rating, Classical: 47.4% expected score (40,235 games)
1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 49.7% expected score (304,505 games)
1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 49.9% expected score (2,438,938 games)
1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (2,900,143 games)
1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 48.8% expected score (793,192 games)
1400-1599 rating, Classical: 44.5% expected score (56,727 games)
1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 51.4% expected score (359,242 games)
1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.4% expected score (3,127,227 games)
1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (2,637,343 games)
1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.1% expected score (587,710 games)
1600-1799 rating, Classical: 47.3% expected score (25,969 games)
1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 52.6% expected score (276,892 games)
1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 50.4% expected score (3,330,203 games)
1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (1,620,676 games)
1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.6% expected score (316,016 games)
1800-1999 rating, Classical: 48.8% expected score (7,621 games)
2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 55.1% expected score (125,923 games)
2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (2,634,391 games)
2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.8% expected score (675,117 games)
2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.7% expected score (77,785 games)
2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.4% expected score (672 games)
2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 53.0% expected score (27,080 games)
2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (1,794,841 games)
2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (169,351 games)
2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 53.3% expected score (8,196 games)
2200-2499 rating, Classical: 55.9% expected score (152 games)
2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 56.9% expected score (1,000 games)
2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (352,195 games)
2500+ rating, Blitz: 54.4% expected score (11,754 games)
2500+ rating, Rapid: 54.7% expected score (587 games)
2500+ rating, Classical: 57.0% expected score (106 games)

Matrix view reveals how performance varies across rating brackets and time controls. Green indicates favorable, red indicates challenging contexts.

Variations (5)

Van't Kruijs Opening: Bouncing Bishop Variation167 games

Winning69.0%

Van't Kruijs Opening37M games

Balanced50.3%

Van't Kruijs Opening: Keoni-Hiva Gambit, Ekolu Variation588 games

Losing51.2%

Van't Kruijs Opening: Keoni-Hiva Gambit, Akahi Variation580 games

Losing49.5%

Van't Kruijs Opening: Keoni-Hiva Gambit, Alua Variation663 games

Losing49.0%

Analyze Van't Kruijs Opening PositionsGet move-by-move win rates with the TrueElo analyzer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Van't Kruijs Opening win rate?

The Van't Kruijs Opening family has a 48.5% (90% CI: 48.5%-48.5%) win rate for white, aggregated from 5 variations and 37M rated games from Lichess.

How many Van't Kruijs Opening variations are there?

This analysis covers 5 Van't Kruijs Opening variations with sufficient game data. Each variation has its own statistics page with detailed win rates by rating and time control.

At what rating does the Van't Kruijs Opening perform best?

The Van't Kruijs Opening family performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 49.2% win rate for white (2.0M games). Performance may vary by specific variation.

Is the Van't Kruijs Opening better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (50.2%) outperforms Classical (44.0%) by 6.2% across all Van't Kruijs Opening variations.

How sharp is the Van't Kruijs Opening?

Van't Kruijs Opening games are 96.5% decisive (non-draws), with an average length of 34 moves. Sharpness varies by specific variation.

Is the Van't Kruijs Opening a good opening family?

The Van't Kruijs Opening family is statistically balanced overall with a 48.5% (90% CI: 48.5%-48.5%) aggregated win rate. However, win rates vary significantly between the 5 variations—explore individual lines to find the best fit for your style.

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