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Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation

25K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score48.1%Range (90% confident): 47.6% – 48.6%Based on 25K games
0%48.1%100%
Range (90% confident): 47.6% – 48.6%
Outcome Distribution
46.1%3.9%50.0%
Win
Draw
Loss
7.Bg5
Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation
Analyzen=25K
Avg Length38 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate3.9%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation has a 48.1% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 47.6% and 48.6%), based on 25K Lichess games.

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 48% → 52%

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2500+

  • 0-999: 48.1% win rate (12 games)
  • 1000-1199: 44.5% win rate (67 games)
  • 1200-1399: 44.6% win rate (251 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.8% win rate (968 games)
  • 1600-1799: 44.3% win rate (2,991 games)
  • 1800-1999: 45.2% win rate (6,768 games)
  • 2000-2199: 45.4% win rate (8,156 games)
  • 2200-2499: 48.0% win rate (4,983 games)
  • 2500+: 52.2% win rate (1,015 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (49%), worst in Rapid (44%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 49.1% win rate (26 games)
  • Bullet: 46.5% win rate (9,669 games)
  • Blitz: 46.1% win rate (13,770 games)
  • Rapid: 43.9% win rate (1,689 games)
  • Classical: 45.3% win rate (57 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
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Expected score matrix by rating bracket and time control

  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 58.7% expected score (10 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 46.1% expected score (50 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 44.0% expected score (15 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 50.4% expected score (143 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 38.2% expected score (100 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 16.7% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.8% expected score (463 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.5% expected score (459 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 43.0% expected score (41 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (2 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 86.4% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 46.8% expected score (1,187 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 45.2% expected score (1,584 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 46.2% expected score (208 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (8 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 71.1% expected score (8 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 46.8% expected score (2,157 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 47.2% expected score (4,065 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 43.7% expected score (515 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 54.1% expected score (23 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 40.5% expected score (9 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.0% expected score (2,633 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 46.6% expected score (4,819 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 47.4% expected score (678 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 47.3% expected score (17 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 46.9% expected score (2,374 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.1% expected score (2,367 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 48.5% expected score (233 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Classical: 61.8% expected score (7 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 52.2% expected score (652 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 59.6% expected score (359 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 86.4% expected score (4 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: Uhlmann Variation win rate?

The Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation has a 46.1% (90% CI: 45.6%-46.6%) win rate for white, based on 25K rated games from Lichess.

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

The Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 52.2% win rate for white (1.0K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (46.5%) outperforms Classical (45.3%) by 1.2%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation?

The Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation has a sharpness score of 96.1 (very decisive), meaning 96.1% of games end decisively. Average game length is 38 moves.

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

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation has a 44.6% (90% CI: 39.4%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 251 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 1.8% draw rate.

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

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation has a 48.8% (90% CI: 46.2%-51.5%) win rate for white, based on 968 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 1.6% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation has a 44.3% (90% CI: 42.8%-45.8%) win rate for white, based on 3.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 3.2% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation has a 45.2% (90% CI: 44.2%-46.2%) win rate for white, based on 6.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 3.3% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation has a 45.4% (90% CI: 44.5%-46.3%) win rate for white, based on 8.2K Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation has a 48.0% (90% CI: 46.8%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 5.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 4.9% draw rate.

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

At 2500+ Elo, the Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation has a 52.2% (90% CI: 49.6%-54.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.0K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 5.7% draw rate.

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

In Bullet games, the Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation has a 46.5% (90% CI: 45.6%-47.3%) win rate for white (9.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.1%.

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

In Blitz games, the Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation has a 46.1% (90% CI: 45.4%-46.8%) win rate for white (14K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.3%.

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

In Rapid games, the Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation has a 43.9% (90% CI: 41.9%-45.9%) win rate for white (1.7K Lichess games). Draw rate is 4.8%.

Is the Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation a good opening?

The Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation is slightly favors black with a 46.1% (90% CI: 45.6%-46.6%) 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.