1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. Nc3
Chess openings · Benko Gambit · A57
Benko Gambit: Zaitsev System
6,267 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. Nc3. White wins 43%, draws 5%, Black wins 52%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 15 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 218 | 47%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,489 | 44%52% |
| 2000 and up | 3,545 | 42%52% |
| All ratings | 6,267 | 43%52% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,594 | 43%55% |
| Blitz | 3,950 | 43%52% |
| Rapid | 699 | 45%48% |
| Classical | 24 | – |