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Benko GambitA57

Benko Gambit is the source catalogue’s name for the exact position reached by the move order below. It is filed under ECO A57, 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

Position after 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 — Benko Gambit

ECO code: A57
Opening family: Benko Gambit
Recorded half-moves: 6
Last numbered move: 3
Side to move: White
Castling rights: White kingside, White queenside, Black kingside, Black queenside
Material: Material is level
FEN: rnbqkb1r/p2ppppp/5n2/1ppP4/2P5/8/PP2PPPP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq - 0 4

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Benoni Defense (A56)

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