Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch
ECO A57 · Benko Gambit Declined
The Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch (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. f3.
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. f3
About this opening
The Pseudo-Sämisch variation (4.f3) declines the pawn and prepares a robust e4 center, in the spirit of Sämisch structures. White aims to smother Black's counterplay with a broad pawn front rather than defend materially. The f3 move delays development, though, and Black tries to hit the center before it strengthens. A solid but slow approach.