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Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line

19K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score53.4%Range (90% confident): 52.8% – 54.0%Based on 19K games
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Range (90% confident): 52.8% – 54.0%
Outcome Distribution
51.2%4.4%44.5%
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Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line
Analyzen=19K
Avg Length38 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.4%

What is the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line has a 53.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.8% and 54.0%), based on 19K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 20% → 52%

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  • 0-999: 20.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1000-1199: 63.6% win rate (4 games)
  • 1200-1399: 42.9% win rate (23 games)
  • 1400-1599: 56.1% win rate (85 games)
  • 1600-1799: 46.8% win rate (440 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.5% win rate (1,875 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.0% win rate (5,496 games)
  • 2200-2499: 52.1% win rate (7,843 games)
  • 2500+: 51.8% win rate (2,790 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (54%), worst in UltraBullet (16%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 15.8% win rate (8 games)
  • Bullet: 52.0% win rate (7,735 games)
  • Blitz: 50.6% win rate (9,837 games)
  • Rapid: 51.2% win rate (926 games)
  • Classical: 54.3% win rate (51 games)

White% 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

  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 25.9% expected score (13 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 71.1% expected score (8 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 54.3% expected score (45 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 60.2% expected score (33 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 61.8% expected score (7 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (209 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 46.2% expected score (182 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 46.0% expected score (48 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 54.4% expected score (628 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (1,083 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 56.0% expected score (148 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (16 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 53.7% expected score (1,411 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.2% expected score (3,694 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.3% expected score (367 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 53.9% expected score (24 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 18.5% expected score (8 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 54.1% expected score (3,196 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.7% expected score (4,294 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.1% expected score (335 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 80.5% expected score (10 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 53.4% expected score (2,231 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.6% expected score (540 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 54.9% expected score (19 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line has a 51.2% (90% CI: 50.6%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 19K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 52.1% win rate for white (7.8K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (52.0%) outperforms Classical (54.3%) by -2.3%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line has a sharpness score of 95.6 (very decisive), meaning 95.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 38 moves.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line has a 46.8% (90% CI: 42.9%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 440 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.2% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line has a 50.5% (90% CI: 48.6%-52.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line has a 50.0% (90% CI: 48.9%-51.1%) win rate for white, based on 5.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line has a 52.1% (90% CI: 51.2%-53.1%) win rate for white, based on 7.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line has a 51.8% (90% CI: 50.3%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 2.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line has a 52.0% (90% CI: 51.0%-52.9%) win rate for white (7.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.4%.

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

In Blitz games, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line has a 50.6% (90% CI: 49.7%-51.4%) win rate for white (9.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

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

In Rapid games, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line has a 51.2% (90% CI: 48.5%-53.9%) win rate for white (926 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.9%.

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

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense, Tal Line is statistically favors white with a 51.2% (90% CI: 50.6%-51.8%) 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.