A57

Benko Gambit Accepted

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6
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The position after 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6, White to move.

In the Benko Gambit Accepted, aim to understand the plans and pawn structures, not just memorize the first moves.

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The Benko Gambit Accepted is a chess opening classified under ECO code A57. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6: 8 moves in, with White to play.

Learn its typical plans and pawn structures rather than memorizing moves — that’s what holds up over the board.

8 named variations branch from this position; the list at the end of the page goes one move deeper into each.

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Variations of the Benko Gambit Accepted

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