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Benko Gambit Accepted

9.4K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score46.7%Range (90% confident): 45.9% – 47.6%Based on 9.4K games
0%46.7%100%
Range (90% confident): 45.9% – 47.6%
Outcome Distribution
44.6%4.3%51.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
4...a6
Benko Gambit Accepted
Analyzen=9.4K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.3%

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benko Gambit Accepted has a 46.7% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 45.9% and 47.6%), based on 9.4K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 43% → 50%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 42.9% win rate (9 games)
  • 1000-1199: 51.6% win rate (44 games)
  • 1200-1399: 45.3% win rate (143 games)
  • 1400-1599: 43.8% win rate (397 games)
  • 1600-1799: 40.6% win rate (1,092 games)
  • 1800-1999: 43.3% win rate (2,078 games)
  • 2000-2199: 43.6% win rate (2,994 games)
  • 2200-2499: 47.7% win rate (2,263 games)
  • 2500+: 50.3% win rate (389 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (48%), worst in UltraBullet (14%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 14.3% win rate (2 games)
  • Bullet: 46.0% win rate (3,281 games)
  • Blitz: 44.1% win rate (5,261 games)
  • Rapid: 41.1% win rate (824 games)
  • Classical: 48.2% win rate (41 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: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 46.6% expected score (13 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 62.8% expected score (26 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (37 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 44.9% expected score (87 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 47.3% expected score (17 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 53.3% expected score (120 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 42.1% expected score (225 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 39.4% expected score (50 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 44.2% expected score (272 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 42.4% expected score (671 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 37.6% expected score (135 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 56.5% expected score (14 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 46.4% expected score (504 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 45.0% expected score (1,277 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 47.3% expected score (280 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 41.9% expected score (17 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.2% expected score (1,067 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 44.9% expected score (1,666 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 41.6% expected score (254 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 55.9% expected score (7 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 47.4% expected score (1,011 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.1% expected score (1,168 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 52.4% expected score (83 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.2% expected score (251 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 54.7% expected score (138 games)

Related Openings

Continuations (8)
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%
Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation
47.4%
Benko Gambit Accepted: Pawn Return Variation
47.7%
Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav
44.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted win rate?

The Benko Gambit Accepted has a 44.6% (90% CI: 43.7%-45.4%) win rate for white, based on 9.4K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Benko Gambit Accepted perform best?

The Benko Gambit Accepted performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 50.3% win rate for white (389 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Benko Gambit Accepted better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (46.0%) outperforms Rapid (41.1%) by 4.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benko Gambit Accepted?

The Benko Gambit Accepted has a sharpness score of 95.7 (very decisive), meaning 95.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted has a 45.3% (90% CI: 38.6%-52.2%) win rate for white, based on 143 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 1.7% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted has a 43.8% (90% CI: 39.7%-47.9%) win rate for white, based on 397 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted has a 40.6% (90% CI: 38.2%-43.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted has a 43.3% (90% CI: 41.5%-45.1%) win rate for white, based on 2.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted has a 43.6% (90% CI: 42.2%-45.1%) win rate for white, based on 3.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted has a 47.7% (90% CI: 45.9%-49.4%) win rate for white, based on 2.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Benko Gambit Accepted has a 50.3% (90% CI: 46.2%-54.5%) win rate for white, based on 389 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.5% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Benko Gambit Accepted has a 46.0% (90% CI: 44.6%-47.5%) win rate for white (3.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.6%.

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Benko Gambit Accepted has a 44.1% (90% CI: 43.0%-45.3%) win rate for white (5.3K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.5%.

What is the Benko Gambit Accepted win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Benko Gambit Accepted has a 41.1% (90% CI: 38.3%-44.0%) win rate for white (824 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.5%.

Is the Benko Gambit Accepted a good opening?

The Benko Gambit Accepted is slightly favors black with a 44.6% (90% CI: 43.7%-45.4%) 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.