Caissa Codex
A09

Réti Opening: Zilbermints Gambit

Chess diagram: Réti Opening: Zilbermints Gambit after 2…b5

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Statistics from Lichess

209 games: White 63.2% / Draw 5.3% / Black 31.6%

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Rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, from the Lichess opening explorer, updated Nov 1, 2026

Engine evaluation

+1.74 White is clearly better

Best play: 3. cxd5 Qxd5 4. g3 Bb7 5. Bg2 Qc6 6. a4 e6 7. O-O Nf6

Stockfish 19, depth 30, after the line's last move. Scores are in pawns, from White's side.

Overview

Réti Opening: Zilbermints Gambit (ECO A09, Flank Openings) is a gambit in the Réti Opening, reached after 1. Nf3 d5 2. c4 b5 (2 moves).

In 209 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 63.2%, Black 31.6% and 5.3% were drawn. White's most played move here is 3. cxd5, in 58% of those games.

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Caissa Codex. “Réti Opening: Zilbermints Gambit (A09)”. Lichess data as of 1 Nov 2026. https://chesscodex.org/openings/reti-opening-zilbermints-gambit

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