Benoni Defense (A56)

A56 · Chess Openings Reference Guide
Openings Directory / Benoni Defense

Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.18

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 41.8% Draws: 30.1% Black Wins: 28.1%

Strategic Overview

The Benoni Defense (ECO code A56) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5
UCI Move Path
d2d4 g8f6 c2c4 c7c5 d4d5
Repertoire Training

Import this opening directly into your client-side repertoires to drill or review using spaced repetition.

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