1. d4 c5 2. d5 d6 3. Nc3 g6
Chess openings · Benoni Defense: Old Benoni · A43
Benoni Defense: Old Benoni, Schmid Variation
2,596 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 c5 2. d5 d6 3. Nc3 g6. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 24 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 202 | 47%51% |
| 1600–1999 | 736 | 49%47% |
| 2000 and up | 1,634 | 51%44% |
| All ratings | 2,596 | 50%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,365 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 1,104 | 49%45% |
| Rapid | 123 | 41%50% |
| Classical | 4 | – |