Benko Gambit Declined — opening family
6 catalogued lines · ECO A57–A57
The shortest catalogued line of the family runs 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. e4 — the position below. The continuation chips count how many catalogued lines extend this head with each next move; explore the full tree below and play any branch against the engine.
Variations tree of the Benko Gambit Declined family
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All 6 lines
| Name | ECO | Main line length |
|---|---|---|
| Benko Gambit Declined: Hjørring Countergambit | A57 | 7 plies |
| Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch | A57 | 7 plies |
| Benko Gambit Declined: Sosonko Variation | A57 | 7 plies |
| Benko Gambit Declined: Bishop Attack | A57 | 7 plies |
| Benko Gambit Declined: Main Line | A57 | 7 plies |
| Benko Gambit Declined: Quiet Line | A57 | 7 plies |