Benko Gambit Declined: Bishop Attack
ECO A57 · Benko Gambit Declined
The Benko Gambit Declined: Bishop Attack (A57) is a chess opening in the Benko Gambit Declined family, played by White. It arises after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. Bg5.
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. Bg5
About this opening
The Bishop Attack (4.Bg5) declines the Benko by pinning the f6 knight and developing an active piece. White seeks to disrupt Black's coordination and keep the initiative without entering the accepted lines. The pressure on f6 can hamper the ...g6 plan characteristic of the Benko. It is a combative reply mixing development and immediate annoyance.