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Chess Opening Theory/1. g3/1...b6/2. Bg2

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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. g3 b6 2. Bg2

Benko Opening

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2. Bg2

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This is the expected continuation. White has fianchettoed their king’s bishop, and Black is practically forced to either play the logical 2…Nc6 (preparing …Bb7), or a move like 2…d5, which takes up the centre and protects the threatened rook, but reduces the scope of Black’s bishop. Of course, 2…c6 is playable but very passive, and all other moves are blunders that fail to 3. Bxa8.

Theory table

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1.g3 b6 2.Bg2

Uncommon Opening ...
Nc6

References

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Chess Opening Theory
1. e4 e5
Open game
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
  • Four knights ( )
  • Italian game ( )
  • Spanish game ( )

With other 2nd moves:

2. Other
1. e4 c5
Sicilian defence
1. e4 ...other: