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Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense

18K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score51.3%Range (90% confident): 50.7% – 51.9%Based on 18K games
0%51.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.7% – 51.9%
Outcome Distribution
49.0%4.5%46.4%
Win
Draw
Loss
10...Na6
Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense
Analyzen=18K
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.5%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense has a 51.3% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 50.7% and 51.9%), based on 18K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 43% → 46%

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1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 42.9% win rate (9 games)
  • 1000-1199: 52.0% win rate (61 games)
  • 1200-1399: 50.7% win rate (187 games)
  • 1400-1599: 47.7% win rate (536 games)
  • 1600-1799: 53.9% win rate (1,459 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.4% win rate (3,569 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.0% win rate (5,240 games)
  • 2200-2499: 46.6% win rate (5,448 games)
  • 2500+: 46.3% win rate (1,396 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (61%), worst in UltraBullet (48%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 47.9% win rate (35 games)
  • Bullet: 49.2% win rate (6,085 games)
  • Blitz: 48.7% win rate (10,183 games)
  • Rapid: 49.7% win rate (1,539 games)
  • Classical: 61.2% win rate (63 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
2500+—

Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 59.6% expected score (35 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 43.0% expected score (20 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 53.1% expected score (79 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (91 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 69.0% expected score (17 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (189 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (285 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 37.6% expected score (59 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (477 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 57.4% expected score (796 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 54.0% expected score (174 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 62.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.4% expected score (889 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 52.4% expected score (2,246 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 53.2% expected score (413 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 54.7% expected score (20 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 53.3% expected score (1,318 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.3% expected score (3,416 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 54.5% expected score (480 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 76.7% expected score (21 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 51.7% expected score (28 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 49.0% expected score (2,012 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 49.3% expected score (3,024 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 50.3% expected score (378 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 49.6% expected score (1,080 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 49.2% expected score (302 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 38.9% expected score (12 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 35.7% expected score (2 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Benoni Defense
47.5%
Variations (5)
Benoni Defense: Old Benoni
48.4%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted
47.4%
Benoni Defense: French Benoni
50.8%
Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line
50.7%
Benoni Defense: Hromádka System
49.2%
Continuations (1)
Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line
51.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense has a 46.4% (90% CI: 45.8%-47.1%) win rate for white, based on 18K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 48.1% win rate for white (5.4K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (47.5%) outperforms Classical (31.8%) by 15.7%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense?

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense has a sharpness score of 95.5 (very decisive), meaning 95.5% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense has a 43.2% (90% CI: 37.4%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 187 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 6.1% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense has a 49.4% (90% CI: 45.9%-52.9%) win rate for white, based on 536 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense has a 43.3% (90% CI: 41.2%-45.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense has a 45.5% (90% CI: 44.2%-46.9%) win rate for white, based on 3.6K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense has a 45.7% (90% CI: 44.6%-46.8%) win rate for white, based on 5.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense has a 48.1% (90% CI: 47.0%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 5.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense has a 47.6% (90% CI: 45.4%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 6.0% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense has a 47.5% (90% CI: 46.4%-48.5%) win rate for white (6.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.3%.

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

In Blitz games, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense has a 46.1% (90% CI: 45.3%-47.0%) win rate for white (10K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.1%.

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

In Rapid games, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense has a 44.9% (90% CI: 42.8%-47.0%) win rate for white (1.5K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.4%.

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

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense is statistically balanced with a 46.4% (90% CI: 45.8%-47.1%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.