1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 e6 4. Nc3 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. e4 g6 7. f4 Bg7 8. Bb5+
Chess openings · Benoni Defense · A67
Benoni Defense: Taimanov Variation
2,174 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. f4 Bg7 8. Bb5+. White wins 55%, draws 4%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 9 | – |
| 1600–1999 | 341 | 54%43% |
| 2000 and up | 1,823 | 55%41% |
| All ratings | 2,174 | 55%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 643 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 1,348 | 55%40% |
| Rapid | 176 | 60%35% |
| Classical | 7 | – |