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Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted

3.5M games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score49.2%Range (90% confident): 49.1% – 49.2%Based on 3.5M games
0%49.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.1% – 49.2%
Outcome Distribution
47.4%3.4%49.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
2.dxc5
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted
Analyzen=3.5M
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.4%

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted has a 49.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 49.1% and 49.2%), based on 3.5M Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +10.6% · Breakpoint: 0-999

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 47% → 53%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 46.5% win rate (126,164 games)
  • 1000-1199: 47.4% win rate (276,531 games)
  • 1200-1399: 47.4% win rate (495,332 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.1% win rate (698,001 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.1% win rate (762,214 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.1% win rate (625,427 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.1% win rate (338,091 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.4% win rate (160,808 games)
  • 2500+: 52.9% win rate (31,754 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~48%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 46.9% win rate (8,548 games)
  • Bullet: 47.7% win rate (1,348,044 games)
  • Blitz: 47.2% win rate (1,707,826 games)
  • Rapid: 47.3% win rate (437,632 games)
  • Classical: 46.9% win rate (12,272 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, UltraBullet: 29.9% expected score (215 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 45.5% expected score (44,245 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (61,300 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 51.4% expected score (20,238 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 50.9% expected score (166 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 42.3% expected score (434 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 46.8% expected score (97,852 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 49.7% expected score (139,285 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.2% expected score (38,338 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 49.7% expected score (622 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 43.3% expected score (680 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 47.6% expected score (165,398 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 49.3% expected score (253,719 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.2% expected score (73,655 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 48.7% expected score (1,880 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 37.4% expected score (1,388 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 47.7% expected score (230,888 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.0% expected score (355,012 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 49.4% expected score (106,842 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 49.7% expected score (3,871 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 46.5% expected score (1,457 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.6% expected score (262,421 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 48.8% expected score (388,983 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 49.3% expected score (105,693 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 49.4% expected score (3,660 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 50.2% expected score (1,655 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (232,936 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (319,212 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 48.4% expected score (69,836 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 49.0% expected score (1,788 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 54.3% expected score (1,561 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.6% expected score (166,690 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (149,353 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 49.3% expected score (20,223 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 51.5% expected score (264 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 60.5% expected score (932 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 52.4% expected score (118,171 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.9% expected score (38,908 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 53.7% expected score (2,776 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 47.8% expected score (21 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 63.9% expected score (226 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.6% expected score (29,443 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.3% expected score (2,054 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 68.5% expected score (31 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Benoni Defense
47.5%
Variations (5)
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense
48.7%
Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense
50.1%
Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order
49.0%
Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit
53.5%
Benoni Defense: Classical Variation
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted win rate?

The Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted has a 47.4% (90% CI: 47.4%-47.5%) win rate for white, based on 3.5M rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted perform best?

The Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 52.9% win rate for white (32K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (47.7%) outperforms UltraBullet (46.9%) by 0.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted?

The Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted has a sharpness score of 96.6 (very decisive), meaning 96.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted has a 46.5% (90% CI: 46.3%-46.7%) win rate for white, based on 126K Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted has a 47.4% (90% CI: 47.2%-47.5%) win rate for white, based on 277K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted has a 47.4% (90% CI: 47.3%-47.6%) win rate for white, based on 495K Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted has a 47.1% (90% CI: 47.0%-47.2%) win rate for white, based on 698K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted has a 47.1% (90% CI: 47.0%-47.2%) win rate for white, based on 762K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.4% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted has a 47.1% (90% CI: 47.0%-47.2%) win rate for white, based on 625K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted has a 48.1% (90% CI: 48.0%-48.3%) win rate for white, based on 338K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted has a 50.4% (90% CI: 50.2%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 161K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted has a 52.9% (90% CI: 52.4%-53.3%) win rate for white, based on 32K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted has a 46.9% (90% CI: 46.0%-47.8%) win rate for white (8.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.6%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted has a 47.7% (90% CI: 47.7%-47.8%) win rate for white (1.3M Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.4%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted has a 47.2% (90% CI: 47.2%-47.3%) win rate for white (1.7M Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.0%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted has a 47.3% (90% CI: 47.2%-47.4%) win rate for white (438K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted has a 46.9% (90% CI: 46.1%-47.6%) win rate for white (12K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

Is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted a good opening?

The Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted is statistically balanced with a 47.4% (90% CI: 47.4%-47.5%) 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.