Chess Opening

Benoni Defense

20 analyzed games in the Benoni Defense, each with engine evaluations that pinpoint the critical moments and best moves.

20 games 17 variations Most played: Benoni Defense Modern Pawn Storm Four Pawns Attack...10.e5 dxe5 11.fxe5 Ng4 12.Bg5

Results in 20 games

White wins 40% Draws 30% Black wins 30%

Main variations

Benoni Defense Modern Pawn Storm Four Pawns Attack...10.e5 dxe5 11.fxe5 Ng4 12.Bg5 2 Benoni Defense Modern Kings Pawn Line...9.Be2 Na6 10.O O Nc7 2 Benko Gambit Half Accepted Modern Variation 5...e6 6.Nc3 2 Benoni Defense Modern Variation...9.e4 O O 10.Be2 Bg4 1 Benoni Defense Modern Pawn Storm Four Pawns Main Line...12.Bg5 Qb6 13.O O Nxe5 14.d6 1 Benoni Defense Modern Pawn Storm Four Pawns Attack 9.Be2 Nbd7 1 Benoni Defense Modern Classical New York Variation...16.Nxb6 Qxb6 17.Nxc8 Raxc8 1 Benoni Defense Modern Classical New York Variation 8...O O 9.Bd3 1 Benoni Defense Modern Classical Czerniak Tal Line 10...Nbd7 11.f4 a6 12.a4 1 Benoni Defense 3.d5 a6 1 Benko Gambit Half Accepted Pawn Return Variation...6.Nc3 g6 7.e4 Bg7 1 Benko Gambit Half Accepted Pawn Return Variation 5...g6 6.Nc3 Bg7 1 Benko Gambit Fully Accepted...8.Nf3 Qa5 9.Bd2 Bxa6 1 Benko Gambit Fully Accepted...7.e4 O O 8.a7 Rxa7 9.Nf3 1 Benko Gambit Fully Accepted...6.Nc3 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.e4 1 Benko Gambit Fully Accepted 5...e6 6.Nc3 1

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