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Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense

6.5K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Playable
White Expected Score52.1%Range (90% confident): 51.1% – 53.1%Based on 6.5K games
0%52.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 51.1% – 53.1%
Outcome Distribution
49.7%4.8%45.5%
Win
Draw
Loss
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Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense
Analyzen=6.5K
Avg Length39 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate4.8%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense has a 52.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 51.1% and 53.1%), based on 6.5K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 56% → 50%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 55.6% win rate (3 games)
  • 1000-1199: 40.7% win rate (12 games)
  • 1200-1399: 46.8% win rate (53 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.8% win rate (194 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.7% win rate (425 games)
  • 1800-1999: 48.8% win rate (965 games)
  • 2000-2199: 49.8% win rate (1,702 games)
  • 2200-2499: 50.1% win rate (2,370 games)
  • 2500+: 50.3% win rate (819 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (52%), worst in Classical (36%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 48.8% win rate (20 games)
  • Bullet: 50.5% win rate (3,103 games)
  • Blitz: 48.7% win rate (3,023 games)
  • Rapid: 52.3% win rate (372 games)
  • Classical: 35.8% win rate (25 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: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 67.0% expected score (22 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 38.7% expected score (25 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 36.7% expected score (6 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 49.4% expected score (83 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 54.3% expected score (92 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 36.5% expected score (17 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 53.0% expected score (185 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 47.0% expected score (195 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 56.2% expected score (39 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 40.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.6% expected score (360 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (510 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 54.7% expected score (84 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 32.4% expected score (7 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 39.5% expected score (8 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.3% expected score (682 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 51.7% expected score (888 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.2% expected score (113 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 51.4% expected score (1,186 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 53.7% expected score (1,073 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 60.9% expected score (104 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 55.9% expected score (577 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (234 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 55.3% expected score (8 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Benoni Defense
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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%
Continuations (1)
Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line
48.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense win rate?

The Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense has a 49.7% (90% CI: 48.7%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 6.5K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 50.1% win rate for white (2.4K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (50.5%) outperforms Blitz (48.7%) by 1.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

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

The Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense has a sharpness score of 95.2 (very decisive), meaning 95.2% of games end decisively. Average game length is 39 moves.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense has a 48.8% (90% CI: 43.0%-54.7%) win rate for white, based on 194 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense has a 48.7% (90% CI: 44.7%-52.6%) win rate for white, based on 425 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 2.9% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense has a 48.8% (90% CI: 46.1%-51.4%) win rate for white, based on 965 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense has a 49.8% (90% CI: 47.8%-51.7%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 4.2% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense has a 50.1% (90% CI: 48.4%-51.8%) win rate for white, based on 2.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 5.5% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense has a 50.3% (90% CI: 47.4%-53.1%) win rate for white, based on 819 Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 7.9% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense has a 50.5% (90% CI: 49.0%-52.0%) win rate for white (3.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

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

In Blitz games, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense has a 48.7% (90% CI: 47.2%-50.1%) win rate for white (3.0K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.9%.

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

In Rapid games, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense has a 52.3% (90% CI: 48.1%-56.6%) win rate for white (372 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.4%.

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

The Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense is statistically balanced with a 49.7% (90% CI: 48.7%-50.7%) 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.