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Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...Nf6/2. c4/2...c5/3. d5/3...b5/4. cxb5/4...a6

Benko Gambit
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6
ECO code: A57-A59
Parent: Benoni Defence

4...a6

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The standard Benko Gambit line. White has three common options available:

  • 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

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1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6

5 6 7
bxa6
Bxa6
Nc3
d6
Nf3
g6
b6
d6
Nc3
Nbd7
e4
g6
Nc3
axb5
e4
b4
Nb5
d6

References

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See also

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Chess Opening Theory
1. e4 e5
Open games
3. Bb5
Spanish
3. Bc4
Italian
3. Nc3 Nf6
Four knights
Other
2...Nf6
Russian
2...d6
Philidor
Other
2. f4
King's gambit
2. Nc3
Vienna
Other
1. e4 c5
Sicilian
1. e4 e6
French
1. e4 c6
Caro-Kann
1. e4 other
1. d4 d5
Closed games
1. d4 Nf6
Indian
1. d4 f5
Dutch
1. d4 ...other:
Flank
Unorthodox