Opening · Black defence to 1.d4
Benoni Defense
After 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5
What club players play here
Games rated 1000–1999 on Lichess, blitz and rapid.
| Move | Games | White | Draw | Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 60% · 3,062,387 | 45% | 4% | 51% |
| Nc3 | 12% · 630,000 | 44% | 4% | 52% |
| Nf3 | 12% · 589,144 | 45% | 5% | 50% |
| e3 | 10% · 525,881 | 46% | 5% | 49% |
| dxc5 | 4% · 211,524 | 44% | 5% | 51% |
| Bg5 | 1% · 36,808 | 41% | 4% | 55% |
| Bf4 | 0% · 14,862 | 41% | 4% | 55% |
| g3 | 0% · 14,187 | 45% | 4% | 51% |
Source: Lichess opening explorer, fetched October 2026.
How it ends
White wins 45%, draws 4%, Black wins 51%. Black scores 53% from here.
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