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Benoni Opening

( ECO code A60-79 ): 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6

White wants to be active in the center and in the kingside. Black wants to use the pawn majority in the queenside.

ADVANTAGES - DISADVANTAGES
( Pros. - Cons.)

Pros

1. Dynamic positions: Benoni often leads to sharp and tactical battles. Black can create counterplay opportunities with active piece play.

2. Asymmetric Structure: The opening creates an asymmetric pawn structure on the board, which can lead to complex and interesting game positions for both sides.

3. Counterattack Potential: Black aims to weaken White's center by sacrificing pawns in the center and to launch a counterattack.


4. Active pieces: Black's bishops and knights, in particular, often occupy effective squares and create pressure.



Cons

1. Risky Structure: Benoni is considered a risky opening, requiring players to play carefully and sharply.

2.Lack of space: White can gain more space advantage in the center and develop his pieces more easily.

3.Pawn Weaknesses: Black creates weaknesses in his own pawn structure by sacrificing pawns, which can be a target for White's attacks












A60: Modern Benoni and early divergences: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6

A61: Modern Benoni without early e4:    1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6

A62: Modern Benoni, Fianchetto Variation without early ...Nbd7:    1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.Nf3 g6 7.g3

A63: ............., Fianchetto Variation sidelines: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.Nf3 g6 7.g3 Bg7 8.Bg2 O-O

A64: ............., Fianchetto Variation main line: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.Nf3 g6 7.g3 Bg7 8.Bg2 O-O 9.O-O Re8 10.Nd2 Nbd7 Example game A64

A65: Modern Benoni, sidelines with early e4:    1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4

A66: ............., Mikenas Attack: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.f4 Bg7 8.e5 Example game A66

A67: ............., Taimanov Variation: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.f4 Bg7 8.Bb5+ Example game A67

A68: Modern Benoni, Four Pawns Attack without 9...Re8:    1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.f4 Bg7 8.Nf3 O-O 9.Bd3

A69: ............., Four Pawns Attack with 9...Re8:    1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.f4 Bg7 8.Nf3 O-O 9.Be2 Re8 Example game A69

A70: Modern Benoni, 7.Nf3:    1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3

A71: ............., 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Bg5 without Be2:    1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Bg5 Example game A71

A72: Modern Benoni, Classical Variation with Bg5:    1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Be2 O-O 9.Bg5 Example game A72

A73: Modern Benoni, Classical Variation and unusual Black 9th moves:    1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Be2 O-O 9.O-O

A74: ............., Classical Variation with 9...a6:    1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Be2 O-O 9.O-O a6

A75: ............., Classical Variation main line: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Be2 O-O 9.O-O a6 10.a4 Bg4 Example game A75

A76: ............., ................... with 9...Re8 10.Qc2:    1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Be2 O-O 9.O-O Re8 10.Qc2 Example game A76

A77: ............., ................... with 9...Re8 10.Nd2:    1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Be2 O-O 9.O-O Re8 10.Nd2

A78: ............., ................... with 10...Na6:    1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Be2 O-O 9.O-O Re8 10.Nd2 Na6

A79: ............., ................... with 10...Na6 11.f3:    1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Be2 O-O 9.O-O Re8 10.Nd2 Na6 11.f3 Example game A79

 




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