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Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack

6.7K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score50.0%Range (90% confident): 49.0% – 51.0%Based on 6.7K games
0%50.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.0% – 51.0%
Outcome Distribution
47.3%5.4%47.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
10...Bg4
Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack
Analyzen=6.7K
Avg Length39 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.4%

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack has a 50.0% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 49.0% and 51.0%), based on 6.7K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 42%

1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1000-1199: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1200-1399: 44.0% win rate (11 games)
  • 1400-1599: 43.2% win rate (46 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.3% win rate (233 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.4% win rate (1,143 games)
  • 2000-2199: 48.3% win rate (2,645 games)
  • 2200-2499: 47.4% win rate (2,239 games)
  • 2500+: 41.5% win rate (414 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (48%), worst in UltraBullet (20%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • Bullet: 48.1% win rate (1,806 games)
  • Blitz: 47.5% win rate (4,446 games)
  • Rapid: 42.6% win rate (450 games)
  • Classical: 34.4% win rate (29 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

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

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 45.4% expected score (20 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 43.4% expected score (21 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 52.5% expected score (78 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 54.2% expected score (131 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 33.0% expected score (22 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.7% expected score (288 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.4% expected score (763 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 40.3% expected score (81 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 46.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (473 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.5% expected score (1,931 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 51.1% expected score (229 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 27.8% expected score (12 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.8% expected score (675 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (1,453 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 43.0% expected score (106 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 59.1% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 45.9% expected score (267 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 43.1% expected score (142 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 57.7% expected score (5 games)

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Parent
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack win rate?

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack has a 47.4% (90% CI: 46.4%-48.4%) win rate for white, based on 6.7K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack perform best?

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 51.4% win rate for white (414 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (48.4%) outperforms Blitz (46.6%) by 1.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack?

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack has a sharpness score of 94.6 (decisive), meaning 94.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 39 moves.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack has a 45.8% (90% CI: 40.5%-51.2%) win rate for white, based on 233 Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack has a 48.8% (90% CI: 46.4%-51.2%) win rate for white, based on 1.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack has a 46.5% (90% CI: 44.9%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 2.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack has a 46.9% (90% CI: 45.2%-48.6%) win rate for white, based on 2.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack has a 51.4% (90% CI: 47.4%-55.4%) win rate for white, based on 414 Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 7.1% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack has a 48.4% (90% CI: 46.4%-50.3%) win rate for white (1.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.5%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack has a 46.6% (90% CI: 45.4%-47.9%) win rate for white (4.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.9%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack has a 49.7% (90% CI: 45.9%-53.6%) win rate for white (450 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.6%.

Is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack a good opening?

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Argentine Counterattack is statistically balanced with a 47.4% (90% CI: 46.4%-48.4%) 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.