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Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav

46K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score47.5%Range (90% confident): 47.1% – 47.9%Based on 46K games
0%47.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 47.1% – 47.9%
Outcome Distribution
44.4%6.2%49.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
7.e4
Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav
Analyzen=46K
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.2%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav has a 47.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 47.1% and 47.9%), based on 46K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 54% → 52%

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1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 53.8% win rate (5 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.4% win rate (27 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.2% win rate (138 games)
  • 1400-1599: 43.8% win rate (591 games)
  • 1600-1799: 41.4% win rate (2,827 games)
  • 1800-1999: 41.7% win rate (10,170 games)
  • 2000-2199: 42.6% win rate (17,320 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.4% win rate (12,877 games)
  • 2500+: 51.6% win rate (2,116 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (54%), worst in Rapid (44%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 53.8% win rate (5 games)
  • Bullet: 45.5% win rate (13,859 games)
  • Blitz: 44.0% win rate (29,244 games)
  • Rapid: 43.6% win rate (2,820 games)
  • Classical: 48.8% win rate (143 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, Bullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 43.3% expected score (21 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 47.4% expected score (93 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 47.7% expected score (42 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 46.3% expected score (293 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 44.7% expected score (260 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 45.8% expected score (34 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 43.4% expected score (1,009 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 42.1% expected score (1,638 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 53.8% expected score (170 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 44.8% expected score (8 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 43.9% expected score (2,383 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 44.1% expected score (7,015 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 44.4% expected score (705 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 53.7% expected score (66 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 46.3% expected score (3,871 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 45.8% expected score (12,094 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 46.0% expected score (1,300 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (55 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (4,638 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.3% expected score (7,632 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 51.6% expected score (595 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 67.4% expected score (10 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (1,548 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.9% expected score (555 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 60.4% expected score (13 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: Yugoslav win rate?

The Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav has a 44.4% (90% CI: 44.0%-44.8%) win rate for white, based on 46K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 51.6% win rate for white (2.1K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (45.5%) outperforms Rapid (43.6%) by 1.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav?

The Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav has a sharpness score of 93.8 (decisive), meaning 93.8% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav has a 46.2% (90% CI: 39.3%-53.2%) win rate for white, based on 138 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 1.8% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav has a 43.8% (90% CI: 40.5%-47.2%) win rate for white, based on 591 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav has a 41.4% (90% CI: 39.9%-42.9%) win rate for white, based on 2.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav has a 41.7% (90% CI: 40.9%-42.6%) win rate for white, based on 10K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav has a 42.6% (90% CI: 42.0%-43.3%) win rate for white, based on 17K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 6.6% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav has a 48.4% (90% CI: 47.7%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 7.3% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav has a 51.6% (90% CI: 49.8%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 2.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 8.1% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav has a 45.5% (90% CI: 44.8%-46.2%) win rate for white (14K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.7%.

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

In Blitz games, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav has a 44.0% (90% CI: 43.5%-44.5%) win rate for white (29K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.8%.

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

In Rapid games, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav has a 43.6% (90% CI: 42.0%-45.1%) win rate for white (2.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.4%.

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

In Classical games, the Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav has a 48.8% (90% CI: 42.0%-55.6%) win rate for white (143 Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.3%.

Is the Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav a good opening?

The Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav is slightly favors black with a 44.4% (90% CI: 44.0%-44.8%) 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.