Chess Opening

Benoni Defense

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

19 games 17 variations Most played: Benko Gambit Half Accepted Modern Variation 5...e6 6.Nc3

Results in 19 games

White wins 32% Draws 32% Black wins 37%

Main variations

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Notable games

underdogchss 2641
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Magionator 2575
1–0 2026·10·14
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Harsha_Bharathakoti 3095
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I-Mesquita 2909
1–0 2026·10·10
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Grandelicious 3031
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DitmanSolo 2966
0–1 2026·10·09
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matarez 2857
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PlayerSlayer100 2985
½–½ 2026·10·07
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SavelijTartakover 2856
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ELPRIMO0O0 2868
0–1 2026·09·22
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Duhless 3151
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Salem-AR 3167
0–1 2026·09·21
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Eagle_2019 3150
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VazgenKarakanyan11 3022
0–1 2026·09·20
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GMG 2763
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Calenofatal 2719
½–½ 2026·09·19
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Dr_troll 2889
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Leon009 2928
0–1 2026·09·18
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ChessMasterV777 2863
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Gareth-Bale11 3043
½–½ 2026·09·17
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Pilopa 2970
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NguyenQuangAnh3112 2822
0–1 2026·09·17
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SupremeAncestor 2560
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gahryman 2577
½–½ 2026·09·09
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Yyaroslavchess2010 2714
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A-Fier 2899
0–1 2026·09·08
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MagnusCarlsen 3301
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ChessFighter_2011 3144
1–0 2026·08·20
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QuitoKigali 3140
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MomchilPetkov 3066
1–0 2026·08·19
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LPSupi 3173
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GZQSH07 3021
1–0 2026·08·18
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Schachspielerr 2909
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DitmanSolo 2910
½–½ 2026·08·18
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Saprego58 1972
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jstopa4 2138
½–½ 2026·08·05
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fodorpoti 2778
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oganromchess 2681
1–0 2026·08·04
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