A57
Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. Nc3 axb5 6. e4 b4 7. Nb5
The Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, 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.
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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