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Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack

3.2K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score57.9%Range (90% confident): 56.4% – 59.3%Based on 3.2K games
0%57.9%100%
Range (90% confident): 56.4% – 59.3%
Outcome Distribution
55.7%4.4%40.0%
Win
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Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack
Analyzen=3.2K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.4%

What is the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 57.9% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 56.4% and 59.3%), based on 3.2K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 56%

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2500+

  • 1200-1399: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1400-1599: 38.5% win rate (5 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.5% win rate (47 games)
  • 1800-1999: 59.6% win rate (204 games)
  • 2000-2199: 54.7% win rate (1,376 games)
  • 2200-2499: 56.3% win rate (1,353 games)
  • 2500+: 55.8% win rate (234 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Blitz (56%), worst in Classical (46%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 55.5% win rate (958 games)
  • Blitz: 56.1% win rate (2,119 games)
  • Rapid: 50.2% win rate (139 games)
  • Classical: 45.5% win rate (4 games)

White% by Rating × Time Control

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

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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (31 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 45.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 58.3% expected score (65 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 61.8% expected score (134 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 60.2% expected score (382 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 56.2% expected score (935 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 49.2% expected score (57 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 54.8% expected score (386 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 60.5% expected score (898 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.8% expected score (68 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.9% expected score (91 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 60.2% expected score (141 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack win rate?

The Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 55.7% (90% CI: 54.2%-57.1%) win rate for white, based on 3.2K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack perform best?

The Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 56.3% win rate for white (1.4K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (56.1%) outperforms Rapid (50.2%) by 5.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack?

The Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack has a sharpness score of 95.6 (very decisive), meaning 95.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 59.6% (90% CI: 53.9%-65.2%) win rate for white, based on 204 Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 1.2% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 54.7% (90% CI: 52.5%-56.9%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 56.3% (90% CI: 54.1%-58.5%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 55.8% (90% CI: 50.5%-61.1%) win rate for white, based on 234 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 55.5% (90% CI: 52.9%-58.1%) win rate for white (958 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.0%.

What is the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 56.1% (90% CI: 54.3%-57.9%) win rate for white (2.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

What is the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack has a 50.2% (90% CI: 43.3%-57.1%) win rate for white (139 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

Is the Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack a good opening?

The Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack is statistically favors white with a 55.7% (90% CI: 54.2%-57.1%) 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.