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King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense

1.6K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score50.2%Range (90% confident): 48.1% – 52.3%Based on 1.6K games
0%50.2%100%
Range (90% confident): 48.1% – 52.3%
Outcome Distribution
47.2%6.1%46.8%
Win
Draw
Loss
6...c5
King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense
Analyzen=1.6K
Avg Length37 moves
Sharpness94%
Draw Rate6.1%

What is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense expected score for Black?

Snapshot

At all ratings, the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense has a 50.2% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 48.1% and 52.3%), based on 1.6K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Improves with rating: 23% → 42%

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1400
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2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 23.1% win rate (5 games)
  • 1000-1199: 7.7% win rate (5 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.5% win rate (44 games)
  • 1400-1599: 45.5% win rate (94 games)
  • 1600-1799: 50.5% win rate (164 games)
  • 1800-1999: 50.7% win rate (325 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.3% win rate (447 games)
  • 2200-2499: 45.6% win rate (401 games)
  • 2500+: 42.1% win rate (71 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in Rapid (48%), worst in Classical (33%)

Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • Bullet: 47.0% win rate (370 games)
  • Blitz: 47.1% win rate (969 games)
  • Rapid: 48.2% win rate (205 games)
  • Classical: 33.3% win rate (12 games)

Black% by Rating × Time Control

Click any cell to filter. Green = above 50%, Red = below 50%.

RatingUBBulleBlitzRapidClass
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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: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 21.5% expected score (2 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 13.7% expected score (4 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 32.6% expected score (10 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 58.5% expected score (28 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 70.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 51.7% expected score (28 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 45.7% expected score (45 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 43.3% expected score (21 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 54.7% expected score (41 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 57.4% expected score (80 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 40.2% expected score (39 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (4 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 55.2% expected score (76 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 53.3% expected score (210 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (36 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 38.9% expected score (3 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 50.0% expected score (85 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 49.2% expected score (284 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 53.4% expected score (73 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 42.3% expected score (5 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 43.8% expected score (87 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 49.3% expected score (286 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 68.7% expected score (28 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 42.6% expected score (39 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 46.9% expected score (30 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (2 games)

Related Openings

Parent
King's Indian Defense
48.1%
Variations (5)
King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation
48.9%
King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Rare Defenses
47.5%
King's Indian Defense: Normal Variation, King's Knight Variation
48.1%
King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation
49.9%
King's Indian Defense: Smyslov Variation
48.7%
Continuations (2)
King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense, Advance Variation
50.6%
King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense, Exchange Variation
49.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense win rate?

The King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense has a 46.8% (90% CI: 44.7%-48.9%) win rate for white, based on 1.6K rated games from Lichess.

At what rating does the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense perform best?

The King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense performs best at 2500+ Elo with a 53.1% win rate for white (71 games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

Is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense better in blitz or rapid?

Bullet (49.7%) outperforms Rapid (44.3%) by 5.4%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense?

The King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense has a sharpness score of 93.9 (decisive), meaning 93.9% of games end decisively. Average game length is 37 moves.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense win rate at 1600-1799 Elo?

At 1600-1799 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense has a 45.6% (90% CI: 39.3%-52.0%) win rate for white, based on 164 Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.9% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense win rate at 1800-1999 Elo?

At 1800-1999 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense has a 44.3% (90% CI: 39.8%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 325 Lichess games. Average game length is 35 moves with a 5.1% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense win rate at 2000-2199 Elo?

At 2000-2199 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense has a 46.5% (90% CI: 42.6%-50.4%) win rate for white, based on 447 Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 7.2% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense win rate at 2200-2499 Elo?

At 2200-2499 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense has a 46.6% (90% CI: 42.5%-50.7%) win rate for white, based on 401 Lichess games. Average game length is 40 moves with a 7.8% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense win rate in Bullet?

In Bullet games, the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense has a 49.7% (90% CI: 45.4%-53.9%) win rate for white (370 Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.4%.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense win rate in Blitz?

In Blitz games, the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense has a 46.1% (90% CI: 43.5%-48.7%) win rate for white (969 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.7%.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense win rate in Rapid?

In Rapid games, the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense has a 44.3% (90% CI: 38.7%-50.0%) win rate for white (205 Lichess games). Draw rate is 7.5%.

Is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense a good opening?

The King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation, Benoni Defense is slightly favors black with a 46.8% (90% CI: 44.7%-48.9%) 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.