Benoni Defense: Taimanov Variation (A67)

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Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.14

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 42.0% Draws: 31.6% Black Wins: 26.4%

Strategic Overview

The Benoni Defense: Taimanov Variation (ECO code A67) 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. e4 g6 7. Bb5+
UCI Move Path
d2d4 g8f6 c2c4 c7c5 d4d5 e7e6 b1c3 e6d5 c4d5 d7d6 e2e4 g7g6 f1b5
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Parent Opening

This line is a variation of the main parent opening:

Benoni Defense (A56)