Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted
ECO A43 ยท Benoni Defense
The Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted (A43) is a chess opening in the Benoni Defense family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. d4 c5 2. dxc5.
Moves: 1. d4 c5 2. dxc5
About this opening
The Benoni Gambit Accepted (1.d4 c5 2.dxc5) sees White pocket the c5 pawn. Black is hardly troubled: the pawn is usually regained with ...e6 and ...Bxc5 or ...Na6, gaining rapid development and active play in return. The early capture costs White time, so equality is reached without difficulty. A line more surprising than genuinely dangerous.