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Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2

1.4K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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White Expected Score54.4%Range (90% confident): 52.2% – 56.6%Based on 1.4K games
0%54.4%100%
Range (90% confident): 52.2% – 56.6%
Outcome Distribution
51.2%6.4%42.4%
Win
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Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2
Analyzen=1.4K
Avg Length38 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.4%

What is the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 has a 54.4% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 52.2% and 56.6%), based on 1.4K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 60% → 56%

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1400
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2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 60.0% win rate (1 games)
  • 1000-1199: 27.3% win rate (4 games)
  • 1200-1399: 53.8% win rate (5 games)
  • 1400-1599: 49.3% win rate (34 games)
  • 1600-1799: 57.5% win rate (88 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.1% win rate (93 games)
  • 2000-2199: 50.7% win rate (493 games)
  • 2200-2499: 49.7% win rate (505 games)
  • 2500+: 55.6% win rate (181 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (52%), worst in Classical (27%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 50.6% win rate (432 games)
  • Blitz: 51.4% win rate (894 games)
  • Rapid: 52.3% win rate (74 games)
  • Classical: 27.3% win rate (4 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, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 57.3% expected score (19 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 37.1% expected score (14 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 61.5% expected score (51 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 53.0% expected score (32 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 73.1% expected score (5 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 38.7% expected score (34 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 50.0% expected score (52 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 63.4% expected score (6 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 58.9% expected score (72 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 54.6% expected score (395 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 55.7% expected score (25 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 48.3% expected score (144 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.5% expected score (333 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 48.3% expected score (27 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.7% expected score (110 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 71.3% expected score (62 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 65.8% expected score (8 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 win rate?

The Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 has a 51.2% (90% CI: 49.0%-53.4%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 perform best?

The Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 55.6% win rate for white (181 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (51.4%) outperforms Rapid (52.3%) by -0.9%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2?

The Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 has a sharpness score of 93.6 (decisive), meaning 93.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 38 moves.

What is the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 has a 50.7% (90% CI: 47.0%-54.4%) win rate for white, based on 493 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 9.0% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 has a 49.7% (90% CI: 46.0%-53.3%) win rate for white, based on 505 Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 5.4% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 has a 55.6% (90% CI: 49.5%-61.6%) win rate for white, based on 181 Lichess games. Average game length is 42 moves with a 8.5% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 has a 50.6% (90% CI: 46.7%-54.6%) win rate for white (432 Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.0%.

What is the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 has a 51.4% (90% CI: 48.7%-54.2%) win rate for white (894 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.1%.

Is the Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 a good opening?

The Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2 is statistically favors white with a 51.2% (90% CI: 49.0%-53.4%) 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.