A57

Benko Gambit Declined: Hjørring Countergambit

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. e4

The Benko Gambit Declined: Hjørring Countergambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code A57. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. e4.

It belongs to the Benko Gambit Declined 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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