Chess Opening

Benoni Defense

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

11 games 10 variations Most played: Benoni Defense Modern Kings Pawn Line...9.Be2 Na6 10.O O Nc7

Results in 11 games

White wins 36% Draws 36% Black wins 27%

Main variations

Benoni Defense Modern Kings Pawn Line...9.Be2 Na6 10.O O Nc7 2 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...10.e5 dxe5 11.fxe5 Ng4 12.Bg5 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 Benko Gambit Half Accepted Modern Variation 5...e6 6.Nc3 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

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Notable games

penguingm1 3269
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Hikaru 3359
½–½ 2026·07·11
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penguingm1 3247
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Hikaru 3351
½–½ 2026·07·11
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MagnusCarlsen 3363
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Kurufzugun 3096
1–0 2026·07·09
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Lembke407 3325
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MagnusCarlsen 3380
½–½ 2026·06·29
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Lembke407 3331
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MagnusCarlsen 3374
0–1 2026·06·29
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Lembke407 3312
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MagnusCarlsen 3393
0–1 2026·06·29
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Hikaru 3422
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theloyalwolf 3094
1–0 2026·06·29
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MagnusCarlsen 3227
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vovachesss 3022
1–0 2026·06·28
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Msb2 3195
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Hikaru 3399
½–½ 2026·06·20
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Dubs123 2643
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Hikaru 3408
0–1 2026·06·20
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MagnusCarlsen 3381
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shishyashatranj 3126
1–0 2026·06·16
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