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Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation

112K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score50.5%Range (90% confident): 50.3% – 50.8%Based on 112K games
0%50.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.3% – 50.8%
Outcome Distribution
47.4%6.1%46.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
5.e3
Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation
Analyzen=112K
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.1%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation has a 50.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.3% and 50.8%), based on 112K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 58% → 52%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 57.6% win rate (15 games)
  • 1000-1199: 35.8% win rate (81 games)
  • 1200-1399: 43.3% win rate (346 games)
  • 1400-1599: 45.9% win rate (1,495 games)
  • 1600-1799: 44.5% win rate (6,958 games)
  • 1800-1999: 44.0% win rate (21,777 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.5% win rate (37,614 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.3% win rate (34,342 games)
  • 2500+: 51.8% win rate (8,957 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~48%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 46.6% win rate (22,937 games)
  • Blitz: 47.7% win rate (77,506 games)
  • Rapid: 47.2% win rate (10,585 games)
  • Classical: 46.1% win rate (557 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 27.5% expected score (34 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 45.2% expected score (40 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 38.3% expected score (7 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 37.0% expected score (152 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 47.9% expected score (164 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 59.9% expected score (29 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 45.4% expected score (518 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (830 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 43.4% expected score (134 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 63.8% expected score (13 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 43.4% expected score (2,265 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.0% expected score (4,052 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.7% expected score (607 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 48.6% expected score (34 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 45.3% expected score (4,018 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 46.4% expected score (15,000 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 48.2% expected score (2,532 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 51.1% expected score (227 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 47.0% expected score (5,446 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 49.9% expected score (27,444 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.4% expected score (4,496 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 51.1% expected score (228 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (6,917 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.4% expected score (24,808 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.3% expected score (2,565 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 57.5% expected score (52 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.2% expected score (3,581 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.4% expected score (5,160 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 58.8% expected score (214 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Benko Gambit Accepted
44.6%
Variations (5)
Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation
55.5%
Benko Gambit Accepted: Dlugy Variation
49.6%
Benko Gambit Accepted: Fianchetto Variation
43.2%
Benko Gambit Accepted: Fully Accepted Variation
44.5%
Benko Gambit Accepted: King Walk Variation
46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation win rate?

The Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation has a 47.4% (90% CI: 47.2%-47.7%) win rate for white, based on 112K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 51.8% win rate for white (9.0K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (47.7%) outperforms Classical (46.1%) by 1.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation?

The Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation has a sharpness score of 93.9 (decisive), meaning 93.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation has a 43.3% (90% CI: 39.0%-47.7%) win rate for white, based on 346 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 1.9% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation has a 45.9% (90% CI: 43.8%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation has a 44.5% (90% CI: 43.5%-45.5%) win rate for white, based on 7.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation has a 44.0% (90% CI: 43.4%-44.5%) win rate for white, based on 22K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation has a 46.5% (90% CI: 46.1%-46.9%) win rate for white, based on 38K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 6.0% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation has a 50.3% (90% CI: 49.8%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 34K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 7.0% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation has a 51.8% (90% CI: 50.9%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 9.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 8.8% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation has a 46.6% (90% CI: 46.0%-47.1%) win rate for white (23K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.1%.

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

In Blitz games, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation has a 47.7% (90% CI: 47.5%-48.0%) win rate for white (78K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.4%.

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation has a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.4%-48.0%) win rate for white (11K Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.0%.

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation has a 46.1% (90% CI: 42.6%-49.6%) win rate for white (557 Lichess games). Draw rate is 11.9%.

Is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation a good opening?

The Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation is statistically balanced with a 47.4% (90% CI: 47.2%-47.7%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2500+ Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.