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Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line

11K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score51.0%Range (90% confident): 50.2% – 51.8%Based on 11K games
0%51.0%100%
Range (90% confident): 50.2% – 51.8%
Outcome Distribution
48.0%5.9%46.1%
Win
Draw
Loss
11...Re8
Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line
Analyzen=11K
Avg Length39 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate5.9%

What is the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line has a 51.0% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 50.2% and 51.8%), based on 11K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Stable across ratings (~46%)

1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 1400-1599: 45.5% win rate (4 games)
  • 1600-1799: 62.6% win rate (60 games)
  • 1800-1999: 46.9% win rate (622 games)
  • 2000-2199: 47.3% win rate (2,678 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.7% win rate (6,175 games)
  • 2500+: 46.5% win rate (1,898 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (51%), worst in Classical (41%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 50.8% win rate (3,199 games)
  • Blitz: 46.8% win rate (7,711 games)
  • Rapid: 48.0% win rate (493 games)
  • Classical: 40.8% win rate (34 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

  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 35.7% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 76.3% expected score (27 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 51.6% expected score (29 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 83.4% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 52.2% expected score (157 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 47.2% expected score (435 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 65.1% expected score (25 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 27.0% expected score (5 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.6% expected score (524 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 49.2% expected score (1,979 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 48.2% expected score (160 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 37.9% expected score (15 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 53.5% expected score (1,459 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 51.2% expected score (4,423 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 54.1% expected score (280 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 67.3% expected score (13 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 50.9% expected score (1,030 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 48.9% expected score (843 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 42.5% expected score (25 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%
Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense
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: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line win rate?

The Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line has a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.2%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 11K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line perform best?

The Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 62.6% win rate for white (60 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (50.8%) outperforms Rapid (48.0%) by 2.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line?

The Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line has a sharpness score of 94.1 (decisive), meaning 94.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 39 moves.

What is the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line has a 46.9% (90% CI: 43.6%-50.2%) win rate for white, based on 622 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line has a 47.3% (90% CI: 45.8%-48.9%) win rate for white, based on 2.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.8% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line has a 48.7% (90% CI: 47.6%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 6.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 6.4% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line has a 46.5% (90% CI: 44.6%-48.3%) win rate for white, based on 1.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 6.9% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line has a 50.8% (90% CI: 49.4%-52.3%) win rate for white (3.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.7%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line has a 46.8% (90% CI: 45.9%-47.8%) win rate for white (7.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.7%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line has a 48.0% (90% CI: 44.3%-51.7%) win rate for white (493 Lichess games). Draw rate is 8.8%.

Is the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line a good opening?

The Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line is statistically balanced with a 48.0% (90% CI: 47.2%-48.8%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1600-1799 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.