Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e6/2. d4/2...c5
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| Moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 c5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franco-Benoni Defence[edit | edit source]
The Franco-Benoni Defence, also known as Franco-Sicilian Defence is a rarely seen opening and can be considered surprising. Nf3 transposes into a Sicilian Defence line whereas d5 transposes into a Benoni-styled line.
Theory table[edit | edit source]
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- 1.e4 e6 2.d4 c5
| 3 | 4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 cxd4 |
Nxd4 ... |
= to 1...c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 | ||
| d5 ... |
= | |||
| c3 ... |
= | |||
| Ne2 d5 |
Nbc3 c4 |
Bf4 Bb4 |
+= |
References[edit | edit source]
| 1. e4 e5 | Open Game · King's Gambit · Bishop's Opening · Vienna · Petrov · Latvian Gambit · Scotch · Giuoco Piano · Two Knights · Ruy Lopez · Philidor Defence |  |
|---|---|---|
| 1. e4 c5 | ||
| 1. e4 other | ||
| 1. d4 Nf6 | Indian Defence · King's Indian · Nimzo-Indian · Queen's Indian · Grünfeld · Benoni · Budapest · Catalan | |
| 1. d4 d5 | ||
| 1. d4 f5 | ||
| 1. d4 other | ||
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