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Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit

1.1K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score54.4%Range (90% confident): 52.0% – 56.9%Based on 1.1K games
0%54.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 52.0% – 56.9%
Outcome Distribution
52.1%4.5%43.3%
Win
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Loss
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Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit
Analyzen=1.1K
Avg Length28 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.5%

What is the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit has a 54.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.0% and 56.9%), based on 1.1K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 46% → 20%

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  • 0-999: 46.3% win rate (142 games)
  • 1000-1199: 57.0% win rate (152 games)
  • 1200-1399: 59.8% win rate (235 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.0% win rate (272 games)
  • 1600-1799: 51.4% win rate (200 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.3% win rate (79 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.4% win rate (38 games)
  • 2200-2499: 74.2% win rate (14 games)
  • 2500+: 20.0% win rate (1 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (65%), worst in Blitz (51%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 54.7% win rate (142 games)
  • Blitz: 51.3% win rate (629 games)
  • Rapid: 51.9% win rate (352 games)
  • Classical: 65.2% win rate (10 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, Bullet: 59.1% expected score (15 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (65 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 46.1% expected score (62 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (23 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 57.8% expected score (95 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 66.0% expected score (33 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 60.2% expected score (38 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 57.0% expected score (127 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 68.1% expected score (65 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (33 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 48.8% expected score (159 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 49.4% expected score (77 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (22 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 52.7% expected score (110 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 55.9% expected score (67 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.0% expected score (47 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 42.8% expected score (26 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.9% expected score (16 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (19 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 67.4% expected score (10 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit win rate?

The Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit has a 52.1% (90% CI: 49.7%-54.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit perform best?

The Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 59.8% win rate for white (235 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (51.3%) outperforms Rapid (51.9%) by -0.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit?

The Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit has a sharpness score of 95.5 (very decisive), meaning 95.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 28 moves.

What is the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit has a 46.3% (90% CI: 39.5%-53.2%) win rate for white, based on 142 Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 8.0% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit has a 57.0% (90% CI: 50.4%-63.5%) win rate for white, based on 152 Lichess games. Average game length is 24 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit has a 59.8% (90% CI: 54.5%-65.0%) win rate for white, based on 235 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 1.9% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit has a 47.0% (90% CI: 42.0%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 272 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 6.4% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit has a 51.4% (90% CI: 45.6%-57.1%) win rate for white, based on 200 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit has a 54.7% (90% CI: 47.9%-61.5%) win rate for white (142 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

What is the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit has a 51.3% (90% CI: 48.0%-54.6%) win rate for white (629 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.0%.

What is the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit has a 51.9% (90% CI: 47.5%-56.3%) win rate for white (352 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.4%.

Is the Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit a good opening?

The Vienna Game: Zhuravlev Countergambit is statistically favors white with a 52.1% (90% CI: 49.7%-54.6%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1200-1399 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.