Chess Opening

Old Benoni Defense

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

26 games 19 variations Most played: Old Benoni Defense...3.e4 Bg7 4.Nf3 d6 5.Nc3

Results in 26 games

White wins 12% Draws 0% Black wins 88%

Main variations

Old Benoni Defense...3.e4 Bg7 4.Nf3 d6 5.Nc3 3 Old Benoni Defense 2.d5 g6 3.e4 Bg7 4.Nf3 3 Old Benoni Defense Benoni Indian Defense...4.e4 d6 5.Be2 Bg7 2 Old Benoni Defense 2.d5 d6 3.e4 Nf6 4.Nc3 2 Old Benoni Defense...5.Nc3 Nf6 6.h3 O O 7.Be2 1 Old Benoni Defense...5.Be2 Nf6 6.Nc3 O O 7.O O 1 Old Benoni Defense...4.Nf3 d6 5.c4 Nf6 6.Nc3 1 Old Benoni Defense...4.Nf3 d6 5.Nc3 Nf6 1 Old Benoni Defense...4.Nf3 d6 5.Be2 Nf6 6.Nc3 1 Old Benoni Defense...4.Nc3 g6 5.e4 Bg7 6.Bd3 1 Old Benoni Defense...4.Nc3 g6 5.e4 Bg7 1 Old Benoni Defense...3.e4 Bg7 4.Nf3 d6 1 Old Benoni Defense Semi Benoni Variation Blockade Variation 4.Nc3 a6 5.a4 1 Old Benoni Defense Schlenker Defense 1 Old Benoni Defense Franco Benoni Defense 3...exd5 4.exd5 d6 5.Nc3 1 Old Benoni Defense 2.e3 cxd4 3.exd4 1 Old Benoni Defense 2.dxc5 e6 3.Nc3 Bxc5 1 Old Benoni Defense 2.c3 cxd4 3.cxd4 1

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