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1. d4 c5 2. d5 Nf6

Chess openings · Benoni Defense · A43

Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense

28,379 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 c5 2. d5 Nf6. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 12001,095
53%45%
1200–15994,859
50%47%
1600–19999,387
48%49%
2000 and up13,038
51%45%
All ratings28,379
50%47%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet10,122
50%47%
Blitz14,533
49%46%
Rapid3,583
50%46%
Classical141
50%45%

Variations (1)

OpeningGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Kingside Move OrderA439,571
49%47%