1. d4 c5 2. dxc5 b6
Chess openings · Benoni Defense · A43
Benoni Defense: Cormorant Gambit
2,409 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 c5 2. dxc5 b6. White wins 51%, draws 3%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 762 | 54%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 918 | 50%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 611 | 48%49% |
| 2000 and up | 118 | 49%47% |
| All ratings | 2,409 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 630 | 46%52% |
| Blitz | 1,209 | 53%44% |
| Rapid | 556 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 14 | – |