Benko Gambit Accepted: Pawn Return Variation
ECO A57 ยท Benko Gambit Accepted
The Benko Gambit Accepted: Pawn Return Variation (A57) is a chess opening in the Benko Gambit Accepted family, played by White. It arises after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. b6.
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. b6
About this opening
The Pawn Return Variation (5.b6) immediately gives the pawn back to disorganize Black: by advancing b6, White closes the b-file and denies the Benko its most natural pressure. Black regains the pawn but must rebuild a plan without the usual open lines. It is a clever prophylactic idea, trading the material edge for a strategic neutralization of the gambit.