1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 e6 4. Nc3 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. e4 g6 7. Nf3 Bg7 8. Be2 O-O 9. O-O Re8
Chess openings · Benoni Defense: Classical Variation · A76
Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense
1,568 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 e6 4. Nc3 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. e4 g6 7. Nf3 Bg7 8. Be2 O-O 9. O-O Re8. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 36 | 47%53% |
| 1600–1999 | 255 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 1,274 | 48%47% |
| All ratings | 1,568 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 618 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 828 | 49%46% |
| Rapid | 119 | 42%50% |
| Classical | 3 | – |