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Benko GambitA59

Benko Gambit is the source catalogue’s name for the exact position reached by the move order below. It is filed under ECO A59, in volume A (flank openings, irregular first moves, and many English/Reti structures).

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1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. bxa6 g6 6. Nc3 Bxa6 7. e4 Bxf1 8. Kxf1 d6 9. g3

Position after 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. bxa6 g6 6. Nc3 Bxa6 7. e4 Bxf1 8. Kxf1 d6 9. g3 — Benko Gambit

ECO code: A59
Opening family: Benko Gambit
Recorded half-moves: 17
Last numbered move: 9
Side to move: Black
Castling rights: Black kingside, Black queenside
Material: White is ahead by 1 point
FEN: rn1qkb1r/4pp1p/3p1np1/2pP4/4P3/2N3P1/PP3P1P/R1BQ1KNR b kq - 0 9

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Benko Gambit Accepted: Fully Accepted Variation (A58)

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