Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e6/2. d4/2...c5
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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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
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- 1.e4 e6 2.d4 c5
| 3 | 4 | |||
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Nf3 cxd4 |
Nxd4 ... |
= to 1...c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 | ||
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d5 ... |
= | |||
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c3 ... |
= | |||
| Ne2 d5 |
Nbc3 c4 |
Bf4 Bb4 |
+= |
References
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2. f4
King's gambit
King's gambit
2...exf4
Accepted
Accepted
Other
Declined
Declined
2. Nc3
Vienna
Vienna
Other
1. e4 other
- Barnes ?
- Borg ?
- Corn stalk ??
- Duras ??
- 1...b5 ??
2. c4
Queen's gambit
Queen's gambit
2. other
- Accelerated London
- Colle
- Levitsky !?
- Amazon ?!
- Blackmar-Diemer ?
- Mason ?
- Zurich ??
2. c4 other
2. other:
1. d4 ...other:
Flank
Unorthodox