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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) rnbqkb1r/pp1ppppp/5n2/2p5/2PP4/8/PP2PPPP/RNBQKBNR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Benoni Defence
Black threatens to exchange the c pawn against a central pawn. The objectively best solution for White is to advance the pawn and play 3. d5, gaining space in the center. To avoid this, White may play 3. Nf3, protecting the pawn. This move allows Black to exchange the pawns or to increase pressure by playing 3...e6. Additionally, 3.Nf3 may transpose to a Maroczy Bind Sicilian. The last option is 3. e3 but this leads to a blocked game for white (both bishops are blocked by pawns and Black will get a lead in development). Notice that if white takes with 3. dxc5 Black will not lose material. With the moves 3...Na6 or 3...e6, Black will equalize easily.
Theory table
For explanation of theory tables see theory table and for notation see algebraic notation .
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
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| Modern Benoni | d5 e6 |
Nc3 exd5 |
cxd5 d6 |
e4 g6 |
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| Benko Gambit | ... b5 |
cxb5 a6 |
bxa6 Bxa6 |
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| English/Anti-Benoni Variation | Nf3 cxd4 |
Nxd4 e6 |
Nc3 Bb4 |
g3 O-O |
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| Panov-Botvinnik Attack | e3 g6 |
Nf3 cxd4 |
exd4 Nf6 |
Nc3 d5 |
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References
de Firmian, Nick. Modern Chess Openings, 15th Edition. New York, NY: Random House, 2008.
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