Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack
ECO A57 ยท Benko Gambit
The Benko Gambit: Nescafe Frappe Attack (A57) is a chess opening in the Benko Gambit family, played by White. It arises after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. Nc3 axb5 6. e4 b4 7. Nb5 d6 8. Bc4.
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. Nc3 axb5 6. e4 b4 7. Nb5 d6 8. Bc4
About this opening
The Nescafe Frappe Attack is a sharp Benko line: after 5.Nc3 axb5 6.e4 b4 7.Nb5 d6 8.Bc4, White sends the knight to b5 and unfolds aggressive piece play in the center and on the queenside. The complications are lively and both sides must play precisely. With its quirky name, this variation seeks to turn Black's own dynamism against them.