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Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit

13M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score49.8%Range (90% confident): 49.8% – 49.9%Based on 13M games
0%49.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.8% – 49.9%
Outcome Distribution
48.2%3.2%48.6%
Win
Draw
Loss
2.Nf3
Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit
Analyzen=13M
Avg Length30 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.2%

What is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit has a 49.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 49.8% and 49.9%), based on 13M Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +3.0% · Breakpoint: 0-999

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 46% → 49%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 45.7% win rate (886,569 games)
  • 1000-1199: 48.0% win rate (1,458,423 games)
  • 1200-1399: 48.3% win rate (1,997,477 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.2% win rate (2,516,064 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.7% win rate (2,636,109 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.7% win rate (2,207,256 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.6% win rate (1,108,896 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.6% win rate (411,818 games)
  • 2500+: 48.9% win rate (41,071 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~49%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 48.6% win rate (130,269 games)
  • Bullet: 48.8% win rate (7,027,862 games)
  • Blitz: 47.7% win rate (4,981,593 games)
  • Rapid: 47.1% win rate (1,098,910 games)
  • Classical: 47.3% win rate (25,049 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: 50.8% expected score (5,999 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 49.1% expected score (372,959 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 46.1% expected score (377,871 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 44.9% expected score (128,846 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 42.1% expected score (894 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 52.8% expected score (14,831 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.2% expected score (663,428 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 48.6% expected score (603,403 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 48.1% expected score (174,036 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 46.7% expected score (2,725 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 49.7% expected score (26,349 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.2% expected score (943,518 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 49.2% expected score (812,055 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 48.7% expected score (210,783 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 48.3% expected score (4,772 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 46.2% expected score (35,729 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (1,249,764 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.5% expected score (998,185 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 49.3% expected score (225,105 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 47.0% expected score (7,281 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 49.2% expected score (24,854 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.2% expected score (1,353,516 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.4% expected score (1,058,523 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.7% expected score (193,260 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 52.6% expected score (5,956 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 50.7% expected score (13,942 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (1,247,921 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.0% expected score (813,853 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.5% expected score (128,676 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 55.3% expected score (2,864 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.9% expected score (5,778 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.3% expected score (794,376 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.3% expected score (273,110 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.8% expected score (35,095 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 53.7% expected score (537 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 55.0% expected score (2,631 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (362,578 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.0% expected score (43,551 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 53.8% expected score (3,038 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 71.0% expected score (20 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 60.2% expected score (156 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.0% expected score (39,802 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 49.3% expected score (1,042 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 35.6% expected score (71 games)

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Parent
Zukertort Opening
49.5%
Variations (5)
Zukertort Opening: Ampel Variation
45.7%
Zukertort Opening: Arctic Defense
51.8%
Zukertort Opening: Arctic Defense, Drunken Knight Variation
47.9%
Zukertort Opening: Basman Defense
51.4%
Zukertort Opening: Black Mustang Defense
49.7%
Continuations (1)
Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit, Brigg's Trap
72.5%
Analyze Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit PositionsGet move-by-move win rates with the TrueElo analyzer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit win rate?

The Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit has a 48.2% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.3%) win rate for white, based on 13M rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit perform best?

The Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 48.7% win rate for white (2.6M games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (48.8%) outperforms Classical (47.3%) by 1.5%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit?

The Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.8 (very decisive), meaning 96.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 30 moves.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit has a 45.7% (90% CI: 45.6%-45.8%) win rate for white, based on 887K Lichess games. Average game length is 23 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit has a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.9%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.5M Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit has a 48.3% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.3%) win rate for white, based on 2.0M Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit has a 48.2% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.3%) win rate for white, based on 2.5M Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit has a 48.7% (90% CI: 48.6%-48.7%) win rate for white, based on 2.6M Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit has a 48.7% (90% CI: 48.6%-48.7%) win rate for white, based on 2.2M Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit has a 48.6% (90% CI: 48.5%-48.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.1M Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit has a 48.6% (90% CI: 48.5%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 412K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.5%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 41K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.9% draw rate.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit has a 48.6% (90% CI: 48.3%-48.8%) win rate for white (130K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.5%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit has a 48.8% (90% CI: 48.8%-48.8%) win rate for white (7.0M Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.6%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit has a 47.7% (90% CI: 47.7%-47.8%) win rate for white (5.0M Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit has a 47.1% (90% CI: 47.0%-47.1%) win rate for white (1.1M Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.1%.

What is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit has a 47.3% (90% CI: 46.8%-47.8%) win rate for white (25K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

Is the Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit a good opening?

The Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit is statistically balanced with a 48.2% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.3%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1600-1799 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.