Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order A43
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1. d4 c5 2. d5 Nf6 3. Nf3
- Position after 5 half-moves — Black to move.
- Material is balanced.
- Family “Benoni Defense” contains 61 recorded variation(s) here.
Variations of this family
| Name | ECO | Main line length |
|---|---|---|
| Benoni Defense: Franco-Sicilian Hybrid | A40 | 14 plies |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | A43 | 3 plies |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense | A43 | 4 plies |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense | A43 | 4 plies |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit | A43 | 5 plies |
| Benoni Defense: Cormorant Gambit | A43 | 4 plies |
| Benoni Defense: French Benoni | A43 | 5 plies |
| Benoni Defense: Hawk Variation | A43 | 6 plies |
| Benoni Defense: Old Benoni | A43 | 2 plies |
| Benoni Defense: Old Benoni | A43 | 3 plies |
| Benoni Defense: Old Benoni | A43 | 4 plies |
| Benoni Defense: Old Benoni, Mujannah Formation | A43 | 4 plies |
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