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Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit

3.8K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score55.2%Range (90% confident): 53.9% – 56.5%Based on 3.8K games
0%55.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 53.9% – 56.5%
Outcome Distribution
53.5%3.5%43.1%
Win
Draw
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Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit
Analyzen=3.8K
Avg Length33 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.5%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit has a 55.2% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.9% and 56.5%), based on 3.8K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: +11.6% · Breakpoint: 1400-1599

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 64% → 57%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 63.6% win rate (26 games)
  • 1000-1199: 50.8% win rate (29 games)
  • 1200-1399: 61.5% win rate (53 games)
  • 1400-1599: 52.8% win rate (79 games)
  • 1600-1799: 51.5% win rate (182 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.9% win rate (496 games)
  • 2000-2199: 52.6% win rate (1,104 games)
  • 2200-2499: 53.8% win rate (1,392 games)
  • 2500+: 57.4% win rate (449 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (71%), worst in Blitz (52%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 71.4% win rate (2 games)
  • Bullet: 54.9% win rate (1,441 games)
  • Blitz: 52.2% win rate (2,099 games)
  • Rapid: 54.1% win rate (251 games)
  • Classical: 56.8% win rate (17 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 (8 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 81.1% expected score (13 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 65.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 27.8% expected score (12 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 64.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 71.1% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 69.6% expected score (24 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 61.8% expected score (24 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 45.7% expected score (33 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 59.6% expected score (40 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (71 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.1% expected score (84 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 70.8% expected score (25 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.1% expected score (167 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.3% expected score (282 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 53.1% expected score (47 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 56.5% expected score (415 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (612 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.6% expected score (68 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 45.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 57.3% expected score (549 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.7% expected score (750 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.0% expected score (86 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 73.6% expected score (7 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 61.3% expected score (162 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.4% expected score (285 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 78.6% expected score (2 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit win rate?

The Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit has a 53.5% (90% CI: 52.1%-54.8%) win rate for white, based on 3.8K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 57.4% win rate for white (449 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (54.9%) outperforms Rapid (54.1%) by 0.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit?

The Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit has a sharpness score of 96.5 (very decisive), meaning 96.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 33 moves.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit has a 51.5% (90% CI: 45.4%-57.5%) win rate for white, based on 182 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit has a 49.9% (90% CI: 46.3%-53.6%) win rate for white, based on 496 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.7% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit has a 52.6% (90% CI: 50.1%-55.1%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit has a 53.8% (90% CI: 51.6%-56.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit has a 57.4% (90% CI: 53.5%-61.2%) win rate for white, based on 449 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit has a 54.9% (90% CI: 52.8%-57.1%) win rate for white (1.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.0%.

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

In Blitz games, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit has a 52.2% (90% CI: 50.5%-54.0%) win rate for white (2.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

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

In Rapid games, the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit has a 54.1% (90% CI: 48.9%-59.2%) win rate for white (251 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.6%.

Is the Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit a good opening?

The Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit is statistically favors white with a 53.5% (90% CI: 52.1%-54.8%) 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.