A57

Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. Nc3 axb5 6. e4 b4 7. Nb5 d6 8. Bc4

The Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack 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. cxb5 a6 5. Nc3 axb5 6. e4 b4 7. Nb5 d6 8. Bc4.

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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