Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...Nf6/2. c4/2...c5/3. d5/3...b5/4. cxb5/4...a6
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Benko Gambit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Moves: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ECO code: A57-A59 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Parent: Benoni Defence |
Benko Gambit[edit | edit source]
4. ... a6[edit | edit source]
The standard Benko Gambit line. White has three common options available to him:
- 5. bxa6, accepting the gambit. Black then plays ...Bxa6, going into the classical Benko Gambit.
- 5. b6 allows black to regain the pawn immediately via ...Qxb6, but in turn gives black fewer open lines. This is a good line for players who don't wish to get involved in theoretical lines as white.
- 5. Nc3 is an interesting alternative where white prefers to just continue with development.
Theory table[edit | edit source]
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1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6
5 | 6 | 7 | |
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bxa6 Bxa6 |
Nc3 d6 |
Nf3 g6 |
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b6 Bxa6 |
Nc3 d6 |
Nf3 g6 |
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Nc3 Bxa6 |
Nc3 d6 |
Nf3 g6 |
References[edit | edit source]
- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.