Tree path 5 levels Queen's Pawn Game › Indian Defense › Normal Variation › Benoni Defense › Uhlmann Variation
- Caissa Codex
- Queen's Pawn Game A40
- Indian Defense A45
- Normal Variation A50
- Benoni Defense A61
- Uhlmann Variation A61 you are here
Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation
Overview
Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation (ECO A61) is a variation of Benoni Defense, reached after 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. Nc3 g6 7. Bg5 — 7 moves.
In 99,487 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 44.0%, Black 51.3% and 4.7% were drawn. Black's most played move here is 7…Bg7, in 89% of those games.
- ECO code
- A61
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Length
- 7 moves
- Parent
- Benoni Defense
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Statistics from Lichess
99,487 games · White 44.0% / Draw 4.7% / Black 51.3%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bg7 | 88,540 | |
| h6 | 7,751 | |
| a6 | 1,617 | |
| Bg4 | 567 | |
| Nbd7 | 530 | |
| Be7 | 400 | |
| Bh6 | 23 | |
| Bf5 | 16 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:46:12
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