A56

Benoni Defense: King's Indian System

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 e5 4. Nc3 d6 5. e4 g6

The Benoni Defense: King's Indian System is a chess opening classified under ECO code A56. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 e5 4. Nc3 d6 5. e4 g6.

It belongs to the Benoni Defense 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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