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Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation

56K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score53.8%Range (90% confident): 53.4% – 54.1%Based on 56K games
0%53.8%100%
Range (90% confident): 53.4% – 54.1%
Outcome Distribution
51.2%5.1%43.7%
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Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation
Analyzen=56K
Avg Length39 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.1%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation has a 53.8% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 53.4% and 54.1%), based on 56K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 27% → 53%

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1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 27.3% win rate (4 games)
  • 1000-1199: 54.8% win rate (14 games)
  • 1200-1399: 60.6% win rate (105 games)
  • 1400-1599: 46.4% win rate (465 games)
  • 1600-1799: 49.2% win rate (1,539 games)
  • 1800-1999: 49.9% win rate (6,043 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.0% win rate (16,055 games)
  • 2200-2499: 52.0% win rate (24,473 games)
  • 2500+: 52.7% win rate (6,953 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Bullet (52%), worst in UltraBullet (14%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 14.3% win rate (2 games)
  • Bullet: 51.8% win rate (16,566 games)
  • Blitz: 50.9% win rate (35,711 games)
  • Rapid: 51.4% win rate (3,244 games)
  • Classical: 45.2% win rate (128 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: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 60.5% expected score (56 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 63.0% expected score (41 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 47.9% expected score (232 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 45.8% expected score (198 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 56.0% expected score (32 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.8% expected score (651 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.7% expected score (751 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 51.6% expected score (128 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 45.3% expected score (9 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 54.1% expected score (1,585 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.7% expected score (3,992 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 54.9% expected score (435 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 57.7% expected score (31 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 52.1% expected score (3,737 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 52.5% expected score (11,110 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 50.4% expected score (1,147 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 48.4% expected score (61 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 54.5% expected score (6,689 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.8% expected score (16,385 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 56.8% expected score (1,376 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 58.5% expected score (22 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 54.5% expected score (3,611 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 57.2% expected score (3,224 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 66.5% expected score (117 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 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%
Continuations (2)
Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense
49.7%
Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense, Main Line
48.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation win rate?

The Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation has a 51.2% (90% CI: 50.8%-51.5%) win rate for white, based on 56K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation performs best at 1200-1399 Elo with a 60.6% win rate for white (105 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (51.8%) outperforms Classical (45.2%) by 6.6%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation?

The Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation has a sharpness score of 94.9 (decisive), meaning 94.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 39 moves.

What is the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation has a 60.6% (90% CI: 52.7%-68.2%) win rate for white, based on 105 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation has a 46.4% (90% CI: 42.6%-50.2%) win rate for white, based on 465 Lichess games. Average game length is 33 moves with a 2.0% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation has a 49.2% (90% CI: 47.1%-51.3%) win rate for white, based on 1.5K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation has a 49.9% (90% CI: 48.9%-51.0%) win rate for white, based on 6.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation has a 50.0% (90% CI: 49.3%-50.6%) win rate for white, based on 16K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 4.5% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation has a 52.0% (90% CI: 51.5%-52.5%) win rate for white, based on 24K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.6% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation has a 52.7% (90% CI: 51.7%-53.6%) win rate for white, based on 7.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 6.5% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation has a 51.8% (90% CI: 51.1%-52.4%) win rate for white (17K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

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

In Blitz games, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation has a 50.9% (90% CI: 50.5%-51.3%) win rate for white (36K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.6%.

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

In Rapid games, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation has a 51.4% (90% CI: 50.0%-52.9%) win rate for white (3.2K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.1%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation has a 45.2% (90% CI: 38.0%-52.4%) win rate for white (128 Lichess games). Draw rate is 13.5%.

Is the Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation a good opening?

The Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation is statistically favors white with a 51.2% (90% CI: 50.8%-51.5%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 1200-1399 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.