Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e6/2. d4/2...c5
< Chess Opening Theory | 1. e4 | 1...e6 | 2. d4
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| Moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 c5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franco-Benoni DefenceEdit
The Franco-Benoni Defence, also known as Franco-Sicilian Defence is a rarely seen opening and can be considered surprising. Nf3 transposes into a Sicilian Defence line whereas d5 transposes into a Benoni-styled line.
Theory tableEdit
For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation..
- 1.e4 e6 2.d4 c5
| 3 | 4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 cxd4 |
Nxd4 ... |
= to 1...c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 | ||
| d5 ... |
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| c3 ... |
= | |||
| Ne2 d5 |
Nbc3 c4 |
Bf4 Bb4 |
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