A58
Benko Gambit: Fianchetto Variation
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. bxa6 Bxa6 6. Nc3 d6 7. Nf3 g6 8. g3
The Benko Gambit: Fianchetto 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 Bxa6 6. Nc3 d6 7. Nf3 g6 8. g3.
It belongs to the Benko Gambit 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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