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Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit

1.7K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

Tough Sell
White Expected Score43.6%Range (90% confident): 41.6% – 45.6%Based on 1.7K games
0%43.6%100%
Range (90% confident): 41.6% – 45.6%
Outcome Distribution
41.0%5.1%53.9%
Win
Draw
Loss
3.b4
Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit
Analyzen=1.7K
Avg Length32 moves
Sharpness95%
Draw Rate5.1%

What is the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit expected score for White?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit has a 43.6% expected score for White (we're 90% confident it's between 41.6% and 45.6%), based on 1.7K Lichess games.

Extra Analysis

Deep-dive datasets for this opening

Gambit BreakpointWhite

Peak: -9.1% · Breakpoint: 0-999

White Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 35% → 47%

0
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 35.0% win rate (160 games)
  • 1000-1199: 39.2% win rate (117 games)
  • 1200-1399: 29.5% win rate (129 games)
  • 1400-1599: 34.5% win rate (229 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.0% win rate (235 games)
  • 1800-1999: 43.9% win rate (280 games)
  • 2000-2199: 43.0% win rate (251 games)
  • 2200-2499: 44.6% win rate (246 games)
  • 2500+: 47.4% win rate (27 games)

White Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (53%), worst in Rapid (36%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 52.9% win rate (24 games)
  • Bullet: 41.3% win rate (689 games)
  • Blitz: 41.8% win rate (707 games)
  • Rapid: 35.8% win rate (243 games)
  • Classical: 44.0% win rate (11 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, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 37.9% expected score (48 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 44.5% expected score (62 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 34.9% expected score (48 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 45.6% expected score (32 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 38.0% expected score (61 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 41.5% expected score (22 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 31.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 29.5% expected score (35 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 32.3% expected score (55 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 33.6% expected score (32 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 31.7% expected score (72 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 39.2% expected score (100 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 37.4% expected score (50 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 40.9% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 48.6% expected score (104 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 49.5% expected score (93 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 48.6% expected score (33 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 60.6% expected score (8 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 47.4% expected score (149 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 43.4% expected score (89 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 37.0% expected score (33 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 45.3% expected score (135 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 44.2% expected score (102 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.5% expected score (13 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 78.6% expected score (2 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 41.5% expected score (92 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 54.6% expected score (141 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 66.0% expected score (11 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 43.6% expected score (22 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 68.2% expected score (4 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (1 games)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit win rate?

The Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit has a 41.0% (90% CI: 39.0%-43.0%) win rate for white, based on 1.7K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit perform best?

The Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit performs best at 1600-1799 Elo with a 48.0% win rate for white (235 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit better in blitz or rapid?

Blitz (41.8%) outperforms Rapid (35.8%) by 6.0%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit?

The Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit has a sharpness score of 94.9 (decisive), meaning 94.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 32 moves.

What is the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit has a 35.0% (90% CI: 28.9%-41.2%) win rate for white, based on 160 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 9.0% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit has a 39.2% (90% CI: 32.0%-46.7%) win rate for white, based on 117 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 2.1% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit has a 29.5% (90% CI: 23.1%-36.2%) win rate for white, based on 129 Lichess games. Average game length is 30 moves with a 5.0% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit has a 34.5% (90% CI: 29.4%-39.7%) win rate for white, based on 229 Lichess games. Average game length is 26 moves with a 4.1% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit has a 48.0% (90% CI: 42.7%-53.3%) win rate for white, based on 235 Lichess games. Average game length is 31 moves with a 2.3% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit has a 43.9% (90% CI: 39.0%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 280 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.0% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit has a 43.0% (90% CI: 37.9%-48.1%) win rate for white, based on 251 Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit has a 44.6% (90% CI: 39.5%-49.9%) win rate for white, based on 246 Lichess games. Average game length is 38 moves with a 11.9% draw rate.

What is the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit has a 41.3% (90% CI: 38.3%-44.4%) win rate for white (689 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.8%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit has a 41.8% (90% CI: 38.8%-44.9%) win rate for white (707 Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.9%.

What is the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit has a 35.8% (90% CI: 30.8%-40.9%) win rate for white (243 Lichess games). Draw rate is 9.2%.

Is the Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit a good opening?

The Benoni Defense: Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit is slightly favors black with a 41.0% (90% CI: 39.0%-43.0%) 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.