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Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack

54K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score47.8%Range (90% confident): 47.4% – 48.1%Based on 54K games
0%47.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 47.4% – 48.1%
Outcome Distribution
46.0%3.5%50.5%
Win
Draw
Loss
8.Bg5
Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack
Analyzen=54K
Avg Length36 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.5%

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack has a 47.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 47.4% and 48.1%), based on 54K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 10.9% · Bullet best · Classical worst

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 40% → 50%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 40.1% win rate (67 games)
  • 1000-1199: 43.0% win rate (374 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.4% win rate (1,449 games)
  • 1400-1599: 45.9% win rate (4,848 games)
  • 1600-1799: 45.6% win rate (11,055 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.1% win rate (16,677 games)
  • 2000-2199: 45.7% win rate (12,855 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.5% win rate (5,970 games)
  • 2500+: 50.4% win rate (862 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (47%), worst in UltraBullet (14%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 14.3% win rate (9 games)
  • Bullet: 47.2% win rate (19,729 games)
  • Blitz: 45.7% win rate (28,900 games)
  • Rapid: 43.6% win rate (5,351 games)
  • Classical: 36.3% win rate (168 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: 36.3% expected score (46 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 55.1% expected score (18 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 45.7% expected score (217 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 39.8% expected score (141 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (16 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.9% expected score (783 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 50.3% expected score (595 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 46.6% expected score (70 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 48.7% expected score (1,978 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 46.0% expected score (2,502 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 44.3% expected score (346 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 47.6% expected score (19 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.8% expected score (3,817 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 46.8% expected score (6,165 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 43.5% expected score (1,037 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 42.8% expected score (33 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (4,489 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 46.6% expected score (10,046 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 46.6% expected score (2,058 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 36.4% expected score (83 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (4,339 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.3% expected score (6,984 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 46.1% expected score (1,504 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 33.1% expected score (28 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 49.0% expected score (3,383 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.1% expected score (2,267 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.0% expected score (314 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 57.7% expected score (5 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 49.6% expected score (677 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 63.7% expected score (182 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack win rate?

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack has a 46.0% (90% CI: 45.6%-46.3%) win rate for white, based on 54K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack perform best?

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 50.4% win rate for white (862 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (47.2%) outperforms Classical (36.3%) by 10.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack?

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack has a sharpness score of 96.5 (very decisive), meaning 96.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 36 moves.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack has a 43.0% (90% CI: 38.8%-47.2%) win rate for white, based on 374 Lichess games. Average game length is 28 moves with a 1.2% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack has a 49.4% (90% CI: 47.2%-51.6%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 2.0% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack has a 45.9% (90% CI: 44.8%-47.1%) win rate for white, based on 4.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.0% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack has a 45.6% (90% CI: 44.8%-46.4%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack has a 45.1% (90% CI: 44.5%-45.7%) win rate for white, based on 17K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 3.6% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack has a 45.7% (90% CI: 45.0%-46.5%) win rate for white, based on 13K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack has a 48.5% (90% CI: 47.5%-49.6%) win rate for white, based on 6.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack has a 50.4% (90% CI: 47.6%-53.2%) win rate for white, based on 862 Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack has a 47.2% (90% CI: 46.6%-47.8%) win rate for white (20K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.6%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack has a 45.7% (90% CI: 45.2%-46.2%) win rate for white (29K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.9%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack has a 43.6% (90% CI: 42.5%-44.8%) win rate for white (5.4K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack has a 36.3% (90% CI: 30.3%-42.4%) win rate for white (168 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

Is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack a good opening?

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack is slightly favors black with a 46.0% (90% CI: 45.6%-46.3%) 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.