Openings/Benoni Defense
Benoni Defense: Franco-Sicilian Hybrid A40
1. d4 e6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 exd5 4. cxd5 d6 5. Nc3 g6 6. e4 Bg7 7. Nf3 Ne7
5 tournament games from this position · White wins 20%, draws 20%, Black wins 60%
Moves
| Move | Games | White · Draw · Black | Elo | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be2 | 3 | 33% 67% | 2329 | 2019 |
| Bf4 | 2 | 50% 50% | 2450 | 2015 |
Top games
| Riazantsev, A2671–Belous, V2561 | 0-1 | ch-RUS Blitz 2015 | 2015 |
| Batchimeg, Tuvshintugs2340–Zhukova, N2459 | 0-1 | World Blitz Women 2014 | 2014 |
| Easton, Jack2182–Belous, V2490 | 0-1 | 85th Southwest Open 2019 | 2019 |
| Shaydullina, S2112–Zhukova, N2459 | ½-½ | World Rapid Women 2014 | 2014 |
| Sazonova, A2165–Martynov, P22342 | 1-0 | 27th Cracovia Open A | 2016 |
Benoni Defense variations
Old BenoniA43Old BenoniA43Zilbermints-Benoni GambitA43Benoni Gambit AcceptedA43Old BenoniA43Old Benoni, Mujannah FormationA43Old BenoniA44Benoni-Indian DefenseA43Snail VariationA43Benoni DefenseA56Cormorant GambitA43Benoni Gambit, Schlenker DefenseA43Benoni-Staunton GambitA43French BenoniA43Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move OrderA43Zilbermints-Benoni GambitA43Semi-BenoniA44Old Benoni, Schmid VariationA43Czech Benoni DefenseA56Hromádka SystemA56Modern VariationA60Hawk VariationA43WoozleA43Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit, Tamarkin CountergambitA43