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Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit

69K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score53.6%Range (90% confident): 53.2% – 53.9%Based on 69K games
0%53.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 53.2% – 53.9%
Outcome Distribution
52.0%3.1%44.9%
Win
Draw
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Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit
Analyzen=69K
Avg Length30 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.1%

What is the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit has a 53.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.2% and 53.9%), based on 69K Lichess games.

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Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +13.6% · Breakpoint: Never

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 51% → 57%

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1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 51.4% win rate (3,122 games)
  • 1000-1199: 52.9% win rate (6,987 games)
  • 1200-1399: 50.9% win rate (9,343 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.6% win rate (10,520 games)
  • 1600-1799: 50.7% win rate (10,396 games)
  • 1800-1999: 51.9% win rate (10,362 games)
  • 2000-2199: 52.8% win rate (9,979 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.0% win rate (6,994 games)
  • 2500+: 56.7% win rate (1,178 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (58%), worst in Rapid (50%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 57.9% win rate (46 games)
  • Bullet: 52.4% win rate (30,161 games)
  • Blitz: 52.0% win rate (30,414 games)
  • Rapid: 50.0% win rate (8,039 games)
  • Classical: 50.6% win rate (221 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
0-999—
1000-1199
1200-1399
1400-1599
1600-1799
1800-1999
2000-2199
2200-2499
2500+——

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (974 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 51.7% expected score (1,558 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 57.4% expected score (585 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 55.0% expected score (2,265 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 53.5% expected score (3,403 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 55.9% expected score (1,296 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 64.0% expected score (20 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (3,313 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (4,076 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (1,890 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 55.1% expected score (57 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 54.3% expected score (3,609 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (5,040 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.1% expected score (1,787 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 55.4% expected score (73 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 53.7% expected score (12 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 53.5% expected score (4,228 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (4,895 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 49.4% expected score (1,211 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 46.1% expected score (50 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 53.3% expected score (4,996 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.9% expected score (4,551 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 52.0% expected score (795 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (16 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 53.7% expected score (5,351 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 55.8% expected score (4,254 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 48.8% expected score (368 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 13.7% expected score (4 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.3% expected score (4,437 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 58.1% expected score (2,449 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 52.8% expected score (105 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 59.4% expected score (988 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.9% expected score (188 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)

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Variations (5)
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Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Hamppe-Allgaier Gambit
54.7%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Hamppe-Allgaier Gambit, Alapin Variation
55.5%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Hamppe-Allgaier Gambit, Thorold Variation
57.2%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Hamppe-Muzio Gambit
56.7%
Continuations (5)
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit, Fraser-Minckwitz Defense
41.3%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit, Main Line
47.9%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit, Paulsen Defense
46.9%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit, Sörensen Defense
48.7%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit, Zukertort Defense
44.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit win rate?

The Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit has a 52.0% (90% CI: 51.6%-52.3%) win rate for white, based on 69K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit perform best?

The Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 56.7% win rate for white (1.2K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (52.4%) outperforms Classical (50.6%) by 1.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit?

The Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.9 (very decisive), meaning 96.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 30 moves.

What is the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit has a 51.4% (90% CI: 49.9%-52.8%) win rate for white, based on 3.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit has a 52.9% (90% CI: 51.9%-53.8%) win rate for white, based on 7.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit has a 50.9% (90% CI: 50.0%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 9.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit has a 51.6% (90% CI: 50.8%-52.4%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit has a 50.7% (90% CI: 49.9%-51.5%) win rate for white, based on 10K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit has a 51.9% (90% CI: 51.1%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 10K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit has a 52.8% (90% CI: 52.0%-53.7%) win rate for white, based on 10.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit has a 53.0% (90% CI: 52.0%-53.9%) win rate for white, based on 7.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit has a 56.7% (90% CI: 54.3%-59.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit has a 52.4% (90% CI: 52.0%-52.9%) win rate for white (30K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.4%.

What is the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit has a 52.0% (90% CI: 51.5%-52.5%) win rate for white (30K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.6%.

What is the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.1%-50.9%) win rate for white (8.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.9%.

What is the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit has a 50.6% (90% CI: 45.1%-56.1%) win rate for white (221 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.7%.

Is the Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit a good opening?

The Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense: Steinitz Gambit is statistically favors white with a 52.0% (90% CI: 51.6%-52.3%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2500+ Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.