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Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation

1.7K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score58.3%Range (90% confident): 56.4% – 60.3%Based on 1.7K games
0%58.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 56.4% – 60.3%
Outcome Distribution
55.5%5.6%38.9%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation
Analyzen=1.7K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate5.6%

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation has a 58.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 56.4% and 60.3%), based on 1.7K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 60% → 54%

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  • 1000-1199: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1200-1399: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1400-1599: 53.8% win rate (5 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.7% win rate (57 games)
  • 1800-1999: 56.6% win rate (314 games)
  • 2000-2199: 55.1% win rate (591 games)
  • 2200-2499: 55.7% win rate (613 games)
  • 2500+: 54.1% win rate (90 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (57%), worst in Classical (33%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 56.5% win rate (504 games)
  • Blitz: 55.4% win rate (1,101 games)
  • Rapid: 49.6% win rate (64 games)
  • Classical: 33.3% win rate (3 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

  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 45.8% expected score (34 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 58.5% expected score (22 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 55.5% expected score (71 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 60.8% expected score (230 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 53.7% expected score (12 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 63.4% expected score (140 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 55.9% expected score (424 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 61.4% expected score (25 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 58.8% expected score (233 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 59.6% expected score (355 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 42.5% expected score (25 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 48.0% expected score (23 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 61.7% expected score (67 games)

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Benko Gambit Accepted
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Benko Gambit Accepted: Fianchetto Variation
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Benko Gambit Accepted: King Walk Variation
46.3%
Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation
47.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation win rate?

The Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation has a 55.5% (90% CI: 53.5%-57.5%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation perform best?

The Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 55.7% win rate for white (613 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (55.4%) outperforms Rapid (49.6%) by 5.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation?

The Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation has a sharpness score of 94.4 (decisive), meaning 94.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation has a 56.6% (90% CI: 52.0%-61.1%) win rate for white, based on 314 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 5.5% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation has a 55.1% (90% CI: 51.7%-58.5%) win rate for white, based on 591 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation has a 55.7% (90% CI: 52.4%-59.0%) win rate for white, based on 613 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 5.6% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation has a 56.5% (90% CI: 52.8%-60.1%) win rate for white (504 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.1%.

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation has a 55.4% (90% CI: 52.9%-57.8%) win rate for white (1.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.4%.

Is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation a good opening?

The Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation is statistically favors white with a 55.5% (90% CI: 53.5%-57.5%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.