Best response to the Pterodactyl Defense: Eastern, Benoni Pterodactyl (B06)

1. d4 g6 2. Nc3 Bg7 3. e4 c5 4. d5 Qa5 · White to move

What is the best response to the Pterodactyl Defense: Eastern, Benoni Pterodactyl (1. d4 g6 2. Nc3 Bg7 3. e4 c5 4. d5 Qa5)? White to move. See the top replies ranked by opening theory and real-game results, starting with Nf3.

The main theoretical reply is Nf3, reaching the Pterodactyl Defense: Sicilian, Benoni Gambit.

Ranked replies for White