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Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line

23K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score51.3%Range (90% confident): 50.8% – 51.8%Based on 23K games
0%51.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.8% – 51.8%
Outcome Distribution
48.2%6.1%45.7%
Win
Draw
Loss
4.Nd2
Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line
Analyzen=23K
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.1%

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line has a 51.3% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.8% and 51.8%), based on 23K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 13% → 51%

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  • 0-999: 13.0% win rate (10 games)
  • 1000-1199: 46.9% win rate (23 games)
  • 1200-1399: 53.7% win rate (87 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.2% win rate (272 games)
  • 1600-1799: 44.2% win rate (1,116 games)
  • 1800-1999: 44.7% win rate (3,436 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.3% win rate (7,762 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.4% win rate (8,513 games)
  • 2500+: 50.8% win rate (1,799 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (49%), worst in Classical (42%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 47.6% win rate (5,913 games)
  • Blitz: 48.6% win rate (15,628 games)
  • Rapid: 46.7% win rate (1,416 games)
  • Classical: 42.4% win rate (61 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: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 62.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 51.8% expected score (27 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 61.5% expected score (51 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 34.2% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 48.5% expected score (96 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (149 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 45.8% expected score (22 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 42.9% expected score (356 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 46.5% expected score (679 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.7% expected score (74 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (7 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 45.4% expected score (673 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 47.6% expected score (2,487 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 47.8% expected score (247 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 55.0% expected score (29 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (1,194 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.3% expected score (5,921 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 49.5% expected score (629 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 44.9% expected score (18 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.2% expected score (2,514 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 55.3% expected score (5,589 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 52.7% expected score (409 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.1% expected score (1,041 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 56.3% expected score (737 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 54.5% expected score (21 games)

Related Openings

Variations (5)
Benko Gambit Declined: Bishop Attack
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Benko Gambit Declined: Hjørring Countergambit
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Benko Gambit Declined: Main Line
47.6%
Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch
47.2%
Benko Gambit Declined: Sosonko Variation
48.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line win rate?

The Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line has a 48.2% (90% CI: 47.7%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 23K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line perform best?

The Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 50.4% win rate for white (8.5K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (48.6%) outperforms Classical (42.4%) by 6.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line?

The Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line 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 Declined: Quiet Line win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line has a 49.2% (90% CI: 44.2%-54.1%) win rate for white, based on 272 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line has a 44.2% (90% CI: 41.7%-46.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line has a 44.7% (90% CI: 43.3%-46.1%) win rate for white, based on 3.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line has a 47.3% (90% CI: 46.4%-48.2%) win rate for white, based on 7.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 5.5% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line has a 50.4% (90% CI: 49.6%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 8.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 7.1% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line has a 50.8% (90% CI: 48.9%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 8.4% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line has a 47.6% (90% CI: 46.5%-48.7%) win rate for white (5.9K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line has a 48.6% (90% CI: 48.0%-49.3%) win rate for white (16K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.4%.

What is the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line has a 46.7% (90% CI: 44.6%-48.9%) win rate for white (1.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.6%.

Is the Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line a good opening?

The Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line is statistically balanced with a 48.2% (90% CI: 47.7%-48.8%) 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.