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Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit

3.2K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score52.5%Range (90% confident): 51.1% – 54.0%Based on 3.2K games
0%52.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.1% – 54.0%
Outcome Distribution
51.1%2.8%46.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
5.Nf3
Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit
Analyzen=3.2K
Avg Length28 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate2.8%

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit has a 52.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.1% and 54.0%), based on 3.2K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +6.2% · Breakpoint: 0-999

Traps & Chaos

Complexity: 91.1 · Trap factor: +11.9 · n=3.2K

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~53%)

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 53.4% win rate (65 games)
  • 1000-1199: 52.1% win rate (176 games)
  • 1200-1399: 45.6% win rate (368 games)
  • 1400-1599: 52.6% win rate (633 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.4% win rate (688 games)
  • 1800-1999: 52.4% win rate (633 games)
  • 2000-2199: 55.7% win rate (330 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.5% win rate (281 games)
  • 2500+: 51.9% win rate (38 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (66%), worst in Classical (31%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 65.5% win rate (13 games)
  • Bullet: 51.8% win rate (1,338 games)
  • Blitz: 50.9% win rate (1,371 games)
  • Rapid: 49.9% win rate (474 games)
  • Classical: 31.4% win rate (16 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, Bullet: 52.4% expected score (40 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 57.3% expected score (19 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 55.9% expected score (92 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 45.5% expected score (65 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 64.3% expected score (16 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (142 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 43.3% expected score (183 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 53.6% expected score (41 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 52.7% expected score (256 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 56.6% expected score (273 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 45.6% expected score (99 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.9% expected score (257 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.8% expected score (268 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.6% expected score (155 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 43.3% expected score (6 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 50.5% expected score (227 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 58.4% expected score (304 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 46.9% expected score (94 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 58.1% expected score (134 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 53.7% expected score (147 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 67.2% expected score (48 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 57.3% expected score (162 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 50.5% expected score (104 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (14 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 53.4% expected score (28 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit win rate?

The Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit has a 51.1% (90% CI: 49.7%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 3.2K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit perform best?

The Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit performs best at 2000-2199 Elo with a 55.7% win rate for white (330 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (51.8%) outperforms Rapid (49.9%) by 1.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit?

The Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit has a sharpness score of 97.2 (very decisive), meaning 97.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 28 moves.

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit has a 52.1% (90% CI: 45.9%-58.3%) win rate for white, based on 176 Lichess games. Average game length is 23 moves with a 2.0% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit has a 45.6% (90% CI: 41.4%-49.9%) win rate for white, based on 368 Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit has a 52.6% (90% CI: 49.3%-55.8%) win rate for white, based on 633 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 1.5% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit has a 48.4% (90% CI: 45.2%-51.5%) win rate for white, based on 688 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit has a 52.4% (90% CI: 49.1%-55.7%) win rate for white, based on 633 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit has a 55.7% (90% CI: 51.2%-60.1%) win rate for white, based on 330 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit has a 51.5% (90% CI: 46.6%-56.4%) win rate for white, based on 281 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 6.2% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit has a 51.8% (90% CI: 49.5%-54.0%) win rate for white (1.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.9%.

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit has a 50.9% (90% CI: 48.7%-53.1%) win rate for white (1.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.5%.

What is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit has a 49.9% (90% CI: 46.2%-53.7%) win rate for white (474 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.5%.

Is the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit a good opening?

The Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Bronstein Gambit is statistically balanced with a 51.1% (90% CI: 49.7%-52.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2000-2199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.