1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. Nc3 g6 7. e4 Bg7 8. h3
Chess openings · Benoni Defense: Classical Variation · A70
Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, New York Variation
2,904 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. h3. White wins 53%, draws 5%, Black wins 42%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 58 | 48%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 599 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 2,244 | 54%41% |
| All ratings | 2,904 | 53%42% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 933 | 54%42% |
| Blitz | 1,714 | 52%43% |
| Rapid | 249 | 53%40% |
| Classical | 8 | – |