Benoni Defense: Modern Variation (A61)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.11

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 38.2% Draws: 32.6% Black Wins: 29.2%

Strategic Overview

The Benoni Defense: Modern Variation (ECO code A61) 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 e6 4. Nc3 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. Nf3 g6
UCI Move Path
d2d4 g8f6 c2c4 c7c5 d4d5 e7e6 b1c3 e6d5 c4d5 d7d6 g1f3 g7g6
Repertoire Training

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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Benoni Defense (A56)