Chess Opening Theory/1. g3/1...b6/2. Bg2
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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Moves: 1. g3 b6 2. Bg2 |
Benko Opening
[edit | edit source]2. Bg2
[edit | edit source]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 |
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References
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2. Nf3
2. Other
1. e4 ...other:
2. other
With 2...e6:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
2. other:
1. d4 f5
Dutch defence
Dutch defence
1. d4 ...other:
Flank
Unorthodox