1. d4 c5
Chess openings · Benoni Defense · A43
Benoni Defense: Old Benoni
674,695 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 c5. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 29,764 | 49%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 122,006 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 271,987 | 48%49% |
| 2000 and up | 250,938 | 48%47% |
| All ratings | 674,695 | 48%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 400,827 | 48%49% |
| Blitz | 228,656 | 48%47% |
| Rapid | 43,900 | 49%47% |
| Classical | 1,312 | 48%47% |