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Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit

582K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.7%Range (90% confident): 51.6% – 51.8%Based on 582K games
0%51.7%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.6% – 51.8%
Outcome Distribution
49.8%3.7%46.5%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit
Analyzen=582K
Avg Length33 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.7%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit has a 51.7% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.6% and 51.8%), based on 582K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 9.7% · Classical best · Bullet worst

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~50%)

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1000
1200
1400
1600
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2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 50.2% win rate (47,772 games)
  • 1000-1199: 52.8% win rate (53,378 games)
  • 1200-1399: 51.5% win rate (67,039 games)
  • 1400-1599: 50.3% win rate (79,298 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.7% win rate (90,921 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.9% win rate (103,632 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.9% win rate (85,226 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.5% win rate (46,330 games)
  • 2500+: 51.9% win rate (8,598 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (59%), worst in Bullet (49%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 52.6% win rate (9,208 games)
  • Bullet: 49.0% win rate (355,520 games)
  • Blitz: 50.5% win rate (177,683 games)
  • Rapid: 52.7% win rate (38,587 games)
  • Classical: 58.7% win rate (1,196 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
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 54.1% expected score (172 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 50.9% expected score (14,086 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (23,190 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 53.7% expected score (10,244 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 60.5% expected score (80 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 47.4% expected score (750 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 52.5% expected score (23,822 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 56.2% expected score (20,520 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 57.4% expected score (8,060 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 61.5% expected score (226 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 49.5% expected score (1,601 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 51.5% expected score (36,534 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 54.8% expected score (22,479 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 58.0% expected score (6,098 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 57.5% expected score (327 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 53.3% expected score (2,228 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.7% expected score (45,008 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (26,328 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 55.6% expected score (5,430 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 60.7% expected score (304 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 55.1% expected score (2,272 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 49.6% expected score (56,103 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.2% expected score (28,091 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 53.9% expected score (4,274 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 63.2% expected score (181 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 55.8% expected score (1,538 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.6% expected score (67,003 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.7% expected score (32,034 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 52.3% expected score (2,988 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 69.2% expected score (69 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 58.8% expected score (505 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.1% expected score (64,084 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (19,395 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.9% expected score (1,234 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 65.8% expected score (8 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 54.6% expected score (131 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.4% expected score (40,691 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.7% expected score (5,249 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 60.3% expected score (258 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 46.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.6% expected score (8,189 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (397 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit win rate?

The Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit has a 49.8% (90% CI: 49.7%-49.9%) win rate for white, based on 582K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit performs best at 1000-1199 Elo with a 52.8% win rate for white (53K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Classical (58.7%) outperforms Bullet (49.0%) by 9.7%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit?

The Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.3 (very decisive), meaning 96.3% of games end decisively. Average game length is 33 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit has a 50.2% (90% CI: 49.9%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 48K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit has a 52.8% (90% CI: 52.4%-53.1%) win rate for white, based on 53K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit has a 51.5% (90% CI: 51.2%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 67K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit has a 50.3% (90% CI: 50.0%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 79K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit has a 48.7% (90% CI: 48.4%-49.0%) win rate for white, based on 91K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit has a 47.9% (90% CI: 47.6%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 104K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.6%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 85K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit has a 50.5% (90% CI: 50.1%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 46K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit has a 51.9% (90% CI: 51.1%-52.8%) win rate for white, based on 8.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

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

In UltraBullet games, the Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit has a 52.6% (90% CI: 51.7%-53.4%) win rate for white (9.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.5%.

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

In Bullet games, the Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit has a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.9%-49.2%) win rate for white (356K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.3%.

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

In Blitz games, the Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit has a 50.5% (90% CI: 50.3%-50.7%) win rate for white (178K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.5%.

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

In Rapid games, the Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit has a 52.7% (90% CI: 52.3%-53.1%) win rate for white (39K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.2%.

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

In Classical games, the Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit has a 58.7% (90% CI: 56.3%-61.0%) win rate for white (1.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

Is the Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit a good opening?

The Zukertort Opening: Vos Gambit is statistically balanced with a 49.8% (90% CI: 49.7%-49.9%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1000-1199 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.