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Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense

41K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score49.2%Range (90% confident): 48.8% – 49.6%Based on 41K games
0%49.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.8% – 49.6%
Outcome Distribution
47.0%4.3%48.7%
Win
Draw
Loss
2...Na6
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense
Analyzen=41K
Avg Length35 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.3%

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense has a 49.2% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 48.8% and 49.6%), based on 41K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointBlack

Peak: -0.9% · Breakpoint: 0-999

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 43% → 41%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 43.4% win rate (2,210 games)
  • 1000-1199: 43.1% win rate (1,462 games)
  • 1200-1399: 47.4% win rate (1,965 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.8% win rate (3,180 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.5% win rate (4,900 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.0% win rate (8,620 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.0% win rate (9,921 games)
  • 2200-2499: 43.9% win rate (7,408 games)
  • 2500+: 41.2% win rate (1,365 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (51%), worst in Classical (43%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 50.7% win rate (35 games)
  • Bullet: 46.9% win rate (15,984 games)
  • Blitz: 47.4% win rate (21,159 games)
  • Rapid: 44.9% win rate (3,705 games)
  • Classical: 43.1% win rate (148 games)

Black% 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
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 51.2% expected score (580 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 46.0% expected score (1,024 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 42.0% expected score (593 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 34.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (489 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 43.9% expected score (622 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 43.4% expected score (331 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 37.8% expected score (19 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 52.9% expected score (641 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 48.5% expected score (897 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 46.0% expected score (402 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (21 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.4% expected score (1,117 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 50.3% expected score (1,557 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 45.9% expected score (470 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 39.3% expected score (31 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.6% expected score (1,241 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.6% expected score (3,212 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.7% expected score (420 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 67.7% expected score (24 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (10 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 50.8% expected score (2,259 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.9% expected score (5,562 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 54.0% expected score (768 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (21 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.2% expected score (3,676 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.6% expected score (5,687 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.2% expected score (537 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (16 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 34.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 46.3% expected score (4,765 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 46.9% expected score (2,449 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 47.6% expected score (184 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 43.5% expected score (1,216 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 47.0% expected score (149 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense win rate?

The Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense has a 48.7% (90% CI: 48.3%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 41K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 53.5% win rate for white (1.4K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (50.0%) outperforms Classical (51.2%) by -1.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense?

The Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense has a sharpness score of 95.7 (very decisive), meaning 95.7% of games end decisively. Average game length is 35 moves.

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

At 0-999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense has a 50.9% (90% CI: 49.2%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 2.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

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

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense has a 53.0% (90% CI: 50.8%-55.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense has a 49.1% (90% CI: 47.2%-51.0%) win rate for white, based on 2.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense has a 48.6% (90% CI: 47.1%-50.0%) win rate for white, based on 3.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense has a 46.9% (90% CI: 45.8%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 4.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.5% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense has a 46.7% (90% CI: 45.8%-47.6%) win rate for white, based on 8.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense has a 47.7% (90% CI: 46.8%-48.5%) win rate for white, based on 9.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense has a 51.0% (90% CI: 50.0%-51.9%) win rate for white, based on 7.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense has a 53.5% (90% CI: 51.3%-55.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.3%-50.6%) win rate for white (16K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

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

In Blitz games, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense has a 47.7% (90% CI: 47.2%-48.3%) win rate for white (21K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.8%.

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

In Rapid games, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense has a 48.4% (90% CI: 47.0%-49.7%) win rate for white (3.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.8%.

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

In Classical games, the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense has a 51.2% (90% CI: 44.5%-57.9%) win rate for white (148 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.7%.

Is the Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense a good opening?

The Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense is statistically balanced with a 48.7% (90% CI: 48.3%-49.1%) 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.