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Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch

11K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score49.5%Range (90% confident): 48.7% – 50.3%Based on 11K games
0%49.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.7% – 50.3%
Outcome Distribution
47.2%4.5%48.3%
Win
Draw
Loss
4.f3
Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch
Analyzen=11K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.5%

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch has a 49.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 48.7% and 50.3%), based on 11K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 76% → 52%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 76.0% win rate (11 games)
  • 1000-1199: 55.6% win rate (12 games)
  • 1200-1399: 51.4% win rate (52 games)
  • 1400-1599: 51.7% win rate (104 games)
  • 1600-1799: 42.7% win rate (770 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.6% win rate (2,089 games)
  • 2000-2199: 44.7% win rate (4,453 games)
  • 2200-2499: 51.5% win rate (3,423 games)
  • 2500+: 51.8% win rate (378 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (48%), worst in Classical (26%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 47.6% win rate (3,202 games)
  • Blitz: 47.3% win rate (7,637 games)
  • Rapid: 42.5% win rate (437 games)
  • Classical: 25.7% win rate (16 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: 86.4% expected score (4 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 43.9% expected score (23 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 57.9% expected score (24 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 52.7% expected score (55 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 55.4% expected score (36 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 37.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 72.3% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 43.7% expected score (393 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 46.2% expected score (336 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 38.6% expected score (38 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.8% expected score (561 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 47.7% expected score (1,429 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 35.0% expected score (92 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 26.5% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 48.5% expected score (1,105 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.4% expected score (3,188 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 49.1% expected score (159 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.6% expected score (858 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.6% expected score (2,438 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 49.2% expected score (125 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.0% expected score (198 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 54.5% expected score (175 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 73.1% expected score (5 games)

Related Openings

Variations (5)
Benko Gambit Declined: Bishop Attack
45.7%
Benko Gambit Declined: Hjørring Countergambit
47.7%
Benko Gambit Declined: Main Line
47.6%
Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line
48.2%
Benko Gambit Declined: Sosonko Variation
48.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch win rate?

The Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch has a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.4%-48.0%) win rate for white, based on 11K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch perform best?

The Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 51.5% win rate for white (3.4K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (47.3%) outperforms Rapid (42.5%) by 4.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch?

The Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch has a sharpness score of 95.5 (very decisive), meaning 95.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch has a 51.7% (90% CI: 43.7%-59.6%) win rate for white, based on 104 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch has a 42.7% (90% CI: 39.8%-45.6%) win rate for white, based on 770 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch has a 45.6% (90% CI: 43.8%-47.4%) win rate for white, based on 2.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch has a 44.7% (90% CI: 43.5%-45.9%) win rate for white, based on 4.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch has a 51.5% (90% CI: 50.1%-52.9%) win rate for white, based on 3.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 5.6% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch has a 51.8% (90% CI: 47.6%-56.0%) win rate for white, based on 378 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 6.7% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch has a 47.6% (90% CI: 46.1%-49.0%) win rate for white (3.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch has a 47.3% (90% CI: 46.4%-48.3%) win rate for white (7.6K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch has a 42.5% (90% CI: 38.7%-46.4%) win rate for white (437 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.6%.

Is the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch a good opening?

The Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch is statistically balanced with a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.4%-48.0%) 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.