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Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation

62K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
Black Expected Score44.5%Range (90% confident): 44.2% – 44.8%Based on 62K games
0%44.5%100%
Range (90% confident): 44.2% – 44.8%
Outcome Distribution
43.0%3.0%54.0%
Win
Draw
Loss
5...Bd6
Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation
Analyzen=62K
Avg Length34 moves
Sharpness97%
Draw Rate3.0%

What is the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation has a 44.5% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 44.2% and 44.8%), based on 62K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Time-Control Swing

Max swing: 9.8% · UltraBullet best · Classical worst

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 39% → 43%

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1400
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2500+

  • 0-999: 39.2% win rate (250 games)
  • 1000-1199: 40.6% win rate (1,345 games)
  • 1200-1399: 40.9% win rate (3,856 games)
  • 1400-1599: 40.9% win rate (8,189 games)
  • 1600-1799: 40.4% win rate (11,148 games)
  • 1800-1999: 42.7% win rate (10,713 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.3% win rate (10,847 games)
  • 2200-2499: 45.1% win rate (11,513 games)
  • 2500+: 42.9% win rate (4,051 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Classical (45%), worst in UltraBullet (37%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 37.4% win rate (219 games)
  • Bullet: 42.9% win rate (28,327 games)
  • Blitz: 43.6% win rate (28,526 games)
  • Rapid: 39.5% win rate (4,698 games)
  • Classical: 44.9% win rate (142 games)

Black% 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, UltraBullet: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 39.3% expected score (152 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 45.4% expected score (84 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 38.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 41.0% expected score (721 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 43.6% expected score (538 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 34.0% expected score (83 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 40.4% expected score (1,632 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 43.8% expected score (1,921 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 36.5% expected score (298 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 41.0% expected score (37 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 40.6% expected score (2,681 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 42.8% expected score (4,527 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 42.2% expected score (919 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 51.9% expected score (25 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 38.9% expected score (30 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 42.3% expected score (3,931 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 41.5% expected score (5,703 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 40.7% expected score (1,438 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 44.8% expected score (46 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 41.0% expected score (87 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 43.2% expected score (4,316 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 45.9% expected score (5,215 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 41.9% expected score (1,057 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 47.5% expected score (38 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 34.2% expected score (46 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 46.0% expected score (5,272 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 50.2% expected score (4,911 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 44.8% expected score (598 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 40.7% expected score (20 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 35.2% expected score (12 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 47.1% expected score (6,310 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 47.4% expected score (4,909 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 45.1% expected score (273 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 54.8% expected score (9 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 44.9% expected score (3,312 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 47.1% expected score (718 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 43.3% expected score (21 games)

Related Openings

Parent
Benoni Defense
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Variations (5)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation win rate?

The Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation has a 54.0% (90% CI: 53.7%-54.3%) win rate for white, based on 62K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation perform best?

The Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 57.1% win rate for white (11K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation better in blitz or rapid?

UltraBullet (61.0%) outperforms Classical (51.2%) by 9.8%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation?

The Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation has a sharpness score of 97.0 (very decisive), meaning 97.0% of games end decisively. Average game length is 34 moves.

What is the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation has a 57.9% (90% CI: 52.7%-62.9%) win rate for white, based on 250 Lichess games. Average game length is 24 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation has a 57.7% (90% CI: 55.5%-59.9%) win rate for white, based on 1.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 27 moves with a 1.7% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation has a 57.3% (90% CI: 56.0%-58.6%) win rate for white, based on 3.9K Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 1.8% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation has a 56.9% (90% CI: 56.0%-57.8%) win rate for white, based on 8.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.2% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation has a 57.1% (90% CI: 56.3%-57.8%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 2.5% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation has a 54.1% (90% CI: 53.3%-54.9%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation has a 50.7% (90% CI: 49.9%-51.5%) win rate for white, based on 11K Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation has a 50.8% (90% CI: 50.1%-51.6%) win rate for white, based on 12K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation has a 52.4% (90% CI: 51.1%-53.7%) win rate for white, based on 4.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 4.7% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation has a 61.0% (90% CI: 55.5%-66.3%) win rate for white (219 Lichess games). Draw rate is 1.6%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation has a 54.6% (90% CI: 54.1%-55.1%) win rate for white (28K Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.5%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation has a 53.0% (90% CI: 52.5%-53.5%) win rate for white (29K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.4%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation has a 56.3% (90% CI: 55.1%-57.4%) win rate for white (4.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.2%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation has a 51.2% (90% CI: 44.4%-58.1%) win rate for white (142 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.8%.

Is the Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation a good opening?

The Benoni Defense: Modern Variation, Snake Variation is statistically favors white with a 54.0% (90% CI: 53.7%-54.3%) 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.