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1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. dxc5 e6

Chess openings · Benoni Defense · A56

Benoni Defense: Weenink Variation

1,995 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. dxc5 e6. White wins 48%, draws 5%, Black wins 47%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 120043
47%49%
1200–1599198
55%41%
1600–1999663
47%50%
2000 and up1,091
47%46%
All ratings1,995
48%47%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet721
50%47%
Blitz1,026
46%48%
Rapid237
49%46%
Classical11–