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King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation

82K games from Lichess · Updated January 2026

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Black Expected Score49.3%Range (90% confident): 49.0% – 49.6%Based on 82K games
0%49.3%100%
Range (90% confident): 49.0% – 49.6%
Outcome Distribution
47.1%4.4%48.5%
Win
Draw
Loss
6...c6
King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation
Analyzen=82K
Avg Length39 moves
Sharpness96%
Draw Rate4.4%

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

Snapshot

At all ratings, the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation has a 49.3% expected score for Black (we're 90% confident it's between 49.0% and 49.6%), based on 82K Lichess games.

Black Win% by Rating

Declines with rating: 51% → 44%

0
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1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2500+

  • 0-999: 51.0% win rate (284 games)
  • 1000-1199: 49.3% win rate (1,371 games)
  • 1200-1399: 49.2% win rate (3,790 games)
  • 1400-1599: 48.2% win rate (8,099 games)
  • 1600-1799: 48.2% win rate (15,268 games)
  • 1800-1999: 47.2% win rate (18,115 games)
  • 2000-2199: 46.7% win rate (16,764 games)
  • 2200-2499: 45.8% win rate (14,937 games)
  • 2500+: 44.0% win rate (3,267 games)

Black Win% by Time Control

Best in UltraBullet (51%), worst in Blitz (46%)

UltraBullet
Bullet
Blitz
Rapid
Classical

  • UltraBullet: 50.9% win rate (553 games)
  • Bullet: 47.4% win rate (50,409 games)
  • Blitz: 46.4% win rate (26,682 games)
  • Rapid: 47.8% win rate (4,084 games)
  • Classical: 48.4% win rate (167 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: 70.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Bullet: 46.6% expected score (157 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Blitz: 58.7% expected score (108 games)
  • 0-999 rating, Rapid: 50.0% expected score (18 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, UltraBullet: 61.2% expected score (3 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Bullet: 49.2% expected score (716 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Blitz: 52.7% expected score (575 games)
  • 1000-1199 rating, Rapid: 51.9% expected score (77 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, UltraBullet: 58.2% expected score (17 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Bullet: 49.5% expected score (1,750 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Blitz: 51.8% expected score (1,745 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Rapid: 49.6% expected score (272 games)
  • 1200-1399 rating, Classical: 50.0% expected score (6 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, UltraBullet: 50.0% expected score (68 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Bullet: 50.5% expected score (3,748 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Blitz: 49.2% expected score (3,541 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Rapid: 51.6% expected score (705 games)
  • 1400-1599 rating, Classical: 48.8% expected score (37 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, UltraBullet: 51.5% expected score (207 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Bullet: 50.1% expected score (7,433 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Blitz: 50.1% expected score (6,346 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Rapid: 50.3% expected score (1,211 games)
  • 1600-1799 rating, Classical: 58.3% expected score (71 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, UltraBullet: 51.7% expected score (122 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Bullet: 49.3% expected score (9,534 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Blitz: 49.1% expected score (7,242 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Rapid: 51.4% expected score (1,174 games)
  • 1800-1999 rating, Classical: 45.5% expected score (43 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, UltraBullet: 48.9% expected score (85 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Bullet: 49.3% expected score (11,187 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Blitz: 48.1% expected score (4,950 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Rapid: 52.9% expected score (532 games)
  • 2000-2199 rating, Classical: 45.7% expected score (10 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, UltraBullet: 62.9% expected score (49 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Bullet: 48.8% expected score (12,747 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Blitz: 46.1% expected score (2,054 games)
  • 2200-2499 rating, Rapid: 46.0% expected score (87 games)
  • 2500+ rating, UltraBullet: 30.0% expected score (1 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Bullet: 47.8% expected score (3,137 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Blitz: 34.1% expected score (121 games)
  • 2500+ rating, Rapid: 44.8% expected score (8 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%
Analyze King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation PositionsGet move-by-move win rates with the TrueElo analyzer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation win rate?

The King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation has a 48.5% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.8%) win rate for white, based on 82K rated games from Lichess.

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

The King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation performs best at 2200-2499 Elo with a 49.0% win rate for white (15K games). Win rate tends to decline at higher ratings as opponents know the theory better.

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

Bullet (48.9%) outperforms Classical (44.8%) by 4.1%. Choose your time control wisely.

How sharp is the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation?

The King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation has a sharpness score of 95.6 (very decisive), meaning 95.6% of games end decisively. Average game length is 39 moves.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation win rate at 0-999 Elo?

At 0-999 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation has a 47.8% (90% CI: 43.0%-52.7%) win rate for white, based on 284 Lichess games. Average game length is 29 moves with a 1.2% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation win rate at 1000-1199 Elo?

At 1000-1199 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation has a 47.6% (90% CI: 45.4%-49.8%) win rate for white, based on 1.4K Lichess games. Average game length is 32 moves with a 3.1% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation win rate at 1200-1399 Elo?

At 1200-1399 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation has a 48.0% (90% CI: 46.7%-49.4%) win rate for white, based on 3.8K Lichess games. Average game length is 34 moves with a 2.8% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation win rate at 1400-1599 Elo?

At 1400-1599 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation has a 48.2% (90% CI: 47.3%-49.1%) win rate for white, based on 8.1K Lichess games. Average game length is 36 moves with a 3.7% draw rate.

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

At 1600-1799 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation has a 47.9% (90% CI: 47.2%-48.5%) win rate for white, based on 15K Lichess games. Average game length is 37 moves with a 4.0% draw rate.

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

At 1800-1999 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation has a 48.6% (90% CI: 48.0%-49.2%) win rate for white, based on 18K Lichess games. Average game length is 39 moves with a 4.3% draw rate.

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

At 2000-2199 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation has a 48.7% (90% CI: 48.0%-49.3%) win rate for white, based on 17K Lichess games. Average game length is 41 moves with a 4.6% draw rate.

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

At 2200-2499 Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation has a 49.0% (90% CI: 48.4%-49.7%) win rate for white, based on 15K Lichess games. Average game length is 43 moves with a 5.2% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation win rate at 2500+ Elo?

At 2500+ Elo, the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation has a 49.5% (90% CI: 48.1%-51.0%) win rate for white, based on 3.3K Lichess games. Average game length is 45 moves with a 6.5% draw rate.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation win rate in UltraBullet?

In UltraBullet games, the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation has a 46.4% (90% CI: 43.0%-49.9%) win rate for white (553 Lichess games). Draw rate is 2.6%.

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

In Bullet games, the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation has a 48.9% (90% CI: 48.6%-49.3%) win rate for white (50K Lichess games). Draw rate is 3.6%.

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

In Blitz games, the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation has a 48.2% (90% CI: 47.7%-48.7%) win rate for white (27K Lichess games). Draw rate is 5.4%.

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

In Rapid games, the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation has a 45.7% (90% CI: 44.4%-47.0%) win rate for white (4.1K Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.5%.

What is the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation win rate in Classical?

In Classical games, the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation has a 44.8% (90% CI: 38.6%-51.1%) win rate for white (167 Lichess games). Draw rate is 6.8%.

Is the King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation a good opening?

The King's Indian Defense: Semi-Classical Variation, Benoni Variation is statistically balanced with a 48.5% (90% CI: 48.2%-48.8%) win rate across all ratings. It performs best at 2200-2499 Elo. Your results depend on your rating, time control, and how well you know the typical plans.