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Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...Nf6/2. c4/2...c5/3. d5/3...b5/4. g4

Benko Gambit
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5 4.g4
ECO code: A57-A59
Parent: Benoni Defence

Benko Gambit: Mutkin Countergambit

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If Black accepts the free g-pawn, White can gain center control with 5. e4 while Black's knight remains in an unfavorable position. If Black ignores the gambit, 5. g5 will also force Black's knight away from the center.

Theory table

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1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. g4

4 5 6 7
cxb5
a6
bxa6
Bxa6
Nc3
d6
Nf3
g6
Nf3
g6
cxb5
a6
Nc3
axb5
e4
b4
a4
b4
Nd2
g6
e4
d6
Ngf3
Bg7
Nd2

References

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Chess Opening Theory
1. e4 e5
Open games
3. Bb5
Spanish
3. Bc4
Italian
3. Nc3
Three knights
Other
2...Nf6
Russian
2...d6
Philidor
Other
2. f4
King's gambit
2. Nc3
Vienna
Other
1. e4 c5
Sicilian
1. e4 e6
French
1. e4 c6
Caro-Kann
1. e4 other
1. d4 d5
Closed games
1. d4 Nf6
Indian
1. d4 f5
Dutch
1. d4 ...other:
Flank
Unorthodox