A58

Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. bxa6 g6 6. Nc3 Bxa6 7. f4

The Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A58. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. bxa6 g6 6. Nc3 Bxa6 7. f4.

It belongs to the Benko Gambit Accepted family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.

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