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Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line

9.5K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score52.5%Range (90% confident): 51.7% – 53.3%Based on 9.5K games
0%52.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.7% – 53.3%
Outcome Distribution
50.2%4.6%45.2%
Win
Draw
Loss
10.a4
Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line
Analyzen=9.5K
Avg Length38 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.6%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line has a 52.5% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.7% and 53.3%), based on 9.5K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 60% → 53%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1000-1199: 55.6% win rate (3 games)
  • 1200-1399: 54.7% win rate (25 games)
  • 1400-1599: 52.0% win rate (134 games)
  • 1600-1799: 51.1% win rate (459 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.9% win rate (1,866 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.3% win rate (3,511 games)
  • 2200-2499: 49.9% win rate (2,943 games)
  • 2500+: 53.4% win rate (546 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (52%), worst in Classical (46%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 49.6% win rate (2,958 games)
  • Blitz: 50.3% win rate (5,794 games)
  • Rapid: 51.8% win rate (710 games)
  • Classical: 45.5% win rate (26 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: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 54.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 57.5% expected score (12 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 47.5% expected score (58 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 58.4% expected score (70 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 42.4% expected score (5 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 41.5% expected score (158 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 57.6% expected score (268 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 71.6% expected score (31 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 50.4% expected score (433 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 51.1% expected score (1,242 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 54.2% expected score (180 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 34.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.9% expected score (731 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.8% expected score (2,461 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.9% expected score (309 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 63.1% expected score (10 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.9% expected score (1,125 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 52.7% expected score (1,636 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 55.3% expected score (180 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 64.3% expected score (2 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.4% expected score (441 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 58.7% expected score (102 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 83.4% expected score (3 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Benoni Defense
47.5%
Variations (5)
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted
47.4%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense
48.7%
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50.1%
Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order
49.0%
Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit
53.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line has a 50.2% (90% CI: 49.4%-51.0%) win rate for white, based on 9.5K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 53.4% win rate for white (546 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Blitz (50.3%) outperforms Bullet (49.6%) by 0.7%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line has a sharpness score of 95.4 (very decisive), meaning 95.4% of games end decisively. Average game length is 38 moves.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line has a 52.0% (90% CI: 45.0%-59.0%) win rate for white, based on 134 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.6% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line has a 51.1% (90% CI: 47.3%-55.0%) win rate for white, based on 459 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.8% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line has a 48.9% (90% CI: 47.0%-50.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.4% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line has a 50.3% (90% CI: 48.9%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 3.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line has a 49.9% (90% CI: 48.4%-51.4%) win rate for white, based on 2.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.3% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line has a 53.4% (90% CI: 49.9%-56.9%) win rate for white, based on 546 Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 5.6% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line has a 49.6% (90% CI: 48.1%-51.1%) win rate for white (3.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.4%.

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

In Blitz games, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line has a 50.3% (90% CI: 49.2%-51.4%) win rate for white (5.8K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.0%.

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

In Rapid games, the Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line has a 51.8% (90% CI: 48.7%-54.9%) win rate for white (710 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.0%.

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

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line is statistically balanced with a 50.2% (90% CI: 49.4%-51.0%) 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.