Benko Gambit Declined
The Benko Gambit Declined (ECO A57) is a chess opening that begins 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. e4.
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The main line
The Benko Gambit Declined is reached by 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. e4 (ECO A57). It's one of 6 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (5)
- Pseudo-Sämisch —
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. f3(A57) - Sosonko Variation —
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. a4(A57) - Bishop Attack —
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. Bg5(A57) - Main Line —
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. Nf3(A57) - Quiet Line —
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. Nd2(A57)
Analyze the Benko Gambit Declined
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