Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...Nf6/2. c4/2...c5/3. d5/3...b5/4. cxb5/4...a6

Benko Gambit
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) rnbqkb1r/3ppppp/p4n2/1PpP4/8/8/PP2PPPP/RNBQKBNR w
Moves: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5
ECO code: A57-A59
Parent: Benoni Defence

Benko Gambit

4. ... a6

The standard Benko Gambit line. White has three common options available to him:

• 5. bxa6, accepting the gambit. Black then plays ...Bxa6, going into the classical Benko Gambit.
• 5. b6 allows black to regain the pawn immediately via ...Qxb6, but in turn gives black fewer open lines. This is a good line for players who don't wish to get involved in theoretical lines as white.
• 5. Nc3 is an interesting alternative where white prefers to just continue with development.

Theory table

For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation..

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6

	5	6	7
	bxa6 Bxa6	Nc3 d6	Nf3 g6
	b6 Bxa6	Nc3 d6	Nf3 g6
	Nc3 Bxa6	Nc3 d6	Nf3 g6

References

• Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.