1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. Nc3 g6 7. e4 Bg7 8. Bg5
Chess openings · Benoni Defense: Classical Variation · A71
Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack
2,214 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. Nc3 g6 7. e4 Bg7 8. Bg5. White wins 48%, draws 3%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 14 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 253 | 53%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,171 | 48%50% |
| 2000 and up | 776 | 47%50% |
| All ratings | 2,214 | 48%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 770 | 51%48% |
| Blitz | 1,146 | 46%51% |
| Rapid | 290 | 49%46% |
| Classical | 8 | – |