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Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit, Kaufmann Variation

2.6K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score59.3%Range (90% confident): 57.7% – 60.9%Based on 2.6K games
0%59.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 57.7% – 60.9%
Outcome Distribution
56.9%4.7%38.3%
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Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit, Kaufmann Variation
Analyzen=2.6K
Avg Length30 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.7%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit, Kaufmann Variation has a 59.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 57.7% and 60.9%), based on 2.6K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +15.5% · Breakpoint: Never

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 10.1% · Rapid best · Bullet worst

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~52%)

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1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 52.0% win rate (11 games)
  • 1000-1199: 77.8% win rate (21 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.5% win rate (48 games)
  • 1400-1599: 55.1% win rate (161 games)
  • 1600-1799: 56.7% win rate (347 games)
  • 1800-1999: 58.4% win rate (809 games)
  • 2000-2199: 55.4% win rate (785 games)
  • 2200-2499: 57.9% win rate (331 games)
  • 2500+: 51.9% win rate (38 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (63%), worst in Classical (43%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 52.4% win rate (377 games)
  • Blitz: 56.9% win rate (1,733 games)
  • Rapid: 62.5% win rate (404 games)
  • Classical: 42.9% win rate (37 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 44.2% expected score (7 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 91.2% expected score (7 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 71.1% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 45.7% expected score (10 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 62.3% expected score (23 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 40.9% expected score (15 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 44.4% expected score (25 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 58.7% expected score (85 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 62.9% expected score (49 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.2% expected score (53 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 61.7% expected score (200 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 61.4% expected score (78 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 44.3% expected score (16 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (67 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 61.0% expected score (601 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 63.8% expected score (133 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 29.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 57.8% expected score (128 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 55.1% expected score (555 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 69.6% expected score (93 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 78.6% expected score (9 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 56.3% expected score (62 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 61.5% expected score (243 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 81.4% expected score (24 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 53.8% expected score (25 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.4% expected score (12 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit, Kaufmann Variation has a 56.9% (90% CI: 55.3%-58.6%) win rate for white, based on 2.6K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit, Kaufmann Variation performs best at 1800-1999 Elo with a 58.4% win rate for white (809 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Rapid (62.5%) outperforms Bullet (52.4%) by 10.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit, Kaufmann Variation?

The Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit, Kaufmann Variation has a sharpness score of 95.3 (very decisive), meaning 95.3% of games end decisively. Average game length is 30 moves.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit, Kaufmann Variation has a 55.1% (90% CI: 48.6%-61.4%) win rate for white, based on 161 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit, Kaufmann Variation has a 56.7% (90% CI: 52.3%-61.0%) win rate for white, based on 347 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit, Kaufmann Variation has a 58.4% (90% CI: 55.6%-61.3%) win rate for white, based on 809 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit, Kaufmann Variation has a 55.4% (90% CI: 52.5%-58.3%) win rate for white, based on 785 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit, Kaufmann Variation has a 57.9% (90% CI: 53.4%-62.3%) win rate for white, based on 331 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 8.0% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit, Kaufmann Variation has a 52.4% (90% CI: 48.2%-56.7%) win rate for white (377 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

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

In Blitz games, the Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit, Kaufmann Variation has a 56.9% (90% CI: 54.9%-58.8%) win rate for white (1.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.8%.

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

In Rapid games, the Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit, Kaufmann Variation has a 62.5% (90% CI: 58.5%-66.4%) win rate for white (404 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

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

The Vienna Game: Vienna Gambit, Kaufmann Variation is statistically favors white with a 56.9% (90% CI: 55.3%-58.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1800-1999 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.