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Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order

229K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score51.4%Range (90% confident): 51.2% – 51.6%Based on 229K games
0%51.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.2% – 51.6%
Outcome Distribution
49.0%4.7%46.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
3.Nf3
Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order
Analyzen=229K
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.7%

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order has a 51.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.2% and 51.6%), based on 229K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 49% → 53%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 48.9% win rate (499 games)
  • 1000-1199: 52.2% win rate (1,685 games)
  • 1200-1399: 51.4% win rate (4,731 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.8% win rate (10,659 games)
  • 1600-1799: 47.7% win rate (21,704 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.1% win rate (42,870 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.0% win rate (64,502 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.5% win rate (64,888 games)
  • 2500+: 52.6% win rate (17,103 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Similar across time controls (~52%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 50.0% win rate (609 games)
  • Bullet: 49.2% win rate (83,573 games)
  • Blitz: 48.9% win rate (127,258 games)
  • Rapid: 49.2% win rate (16,453 games)
  • Classical: 51.6% win rate (748 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, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (201 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 51.0% expected score (245 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 49.1% expected score (52 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 53.8% expected score (654 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (818 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 54.3% expected score (208 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 27.2% expected score (16 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 51.3% expected score (1,647 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 53.6% expected score (2,484 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 53.3% expected score (570 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 37.1% expected score (14 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 46.0% expected score (48 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 49.8% expected score (3,465 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.3% expected score (5,578 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 53.6% expected score (1,495 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 49.3% expected score (73 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 43.7% expected score (78 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 47.5% expected score (6,520 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (11,927 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.3% expected score (2,989 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 56.3% expected score (190 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 53.2% expected score (171 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.0% expected score (11,666 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (26,455 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 49.5% expected score (4,345 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 53.4% expected score (233 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 55.4% expected score (204 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.7% expected score (18,746 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.6% expected score (41,050 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.4% expected score (4,344 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 61.0% expected score (158 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 54.7% expected score (84 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (27,935 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.4% expected score (34,476 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.3% expected score (2,340 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 64.7% expected score (53 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.3% expected score (12,739 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.4% expected score (4,225 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 70.2% expected score (110 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 67.7% expected score (24 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Benoni Defense
47.5%
Variations (5)
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted
47.4%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense
48.7%
Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense
50.1%
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-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order win rate?

The Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order has a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.8%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 229K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order perform best?

The Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 52.6% win rate for white (17K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (49.2%) outperforms UltraBullet (50.0%) by -0.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order?

The Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order has a sharpness score of 95.3 (very decisive), meaning 95.3% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order has a 48.9% (90% CI: 45.2%-52.5%) win rate for white, based on 499 Lichess games. Average game length is 25 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order has a 52.2% (90% CI: 50.2%-54.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order has a 51.4% (90% CI: 50.2%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 4.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.4% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order has a 49.8% (90% CI: 49.0%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order has a 47.7% (90% CI: 47.2%-48.3%) win rate for white, based on 22K Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order has a 47.1% (90% CI: 46.7%-47.5%) win rate for white, based on 43K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order has a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.6%-48.3%) win rate for white, based on 65K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order has a 50.5% (90% CI: 50.1%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 65K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.6% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order has a 52.6% (90% CI: 52.0%-53.2%) win rate for white, based on 17K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 6.6% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order has a 50.0% (90% CI: 46.7%-53.4%) win rate for white (609 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.0%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.9%-49.5%) win rate for white (84K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.6%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.6%-49.1%) win rate for white (127K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.3%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order has a 49.2% (90% CI: 48.5%-49.8%) win rate for white (16K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.8%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order has a 51.6% (90% CI: 48.6%-54.6%) win rate for white (748 Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.4%.

Is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order a good opening?

The Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order is statistically balanced with a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.8%-49.2%) 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.