Blunderbase

Benko Gambit Declined

The Benko Gambit Declined starts 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. Bg5. The opening book names 6 variations of it, under ECO A57.

The main line, move by move

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All 6 Benko Gambit Declined variations

  • A57Bishop Attack1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. Bg5
  • A57Hjørring Countergambit1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. e4
  • A57Main Line1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. Nf3
  • A57Pseudo-Sämisch1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. f3
  • A57Quiet Line1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. Nd2
  • A57Sosonko Variation1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. a4

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