ECO A60ECO A56ECO A61 Play as Black
Benoni Defense
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About the Benoni Defense
Black creates an asymmetrical pawn structure with queenside space and attacking chances.
Move by move
- Controls the center.
- Develops.
- Claims space.
- Challenges the center.
- Advances the pawn.
- The Benoni! Creates asymmetrical pawn structure.
Lines with this name
The ECO classification gives the name Benoni Defense to 3 lines:
- A60 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 e6
- A56 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5
- A61 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. Nc3 g6
Counter this opening
How to respond when your opponent plays the Benoni Defense