A61 — Benoni Defense

Flank & English openings (A00–A99)

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. Nc3 g6

ECO A61 covers Benoni Defense and related lines (Benoni Defense, Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Benoni Defense: Knight's Tour Variation, Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation). Main line 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. Nc3 g6 with variations, statistics, and the best responses.

4 lines under A61

Benoni Defense

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. Nc3 g6

Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. Nc3 g6 7. g3

Benoni Defense: Knight's Tour Variation

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. Nc3 g6 7. Nd2

Benoni Defense: Uhlmann Variation

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. Nc3 g6 7. Bg5

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