Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order
ECO A43 ยท Benoni Defense
The Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order (A43) is a chess opening in the Benoni Defense family, played by Black. It arises after the moves 1. d4 c5 2. d5 Nf6 3. Nf3.
Moves: 1. d4 c5 2. d5 Nf6 3. Nf3
About this opening
This variation (2.d5 Nf6 3.Nf3) approaches the Benoni-Indian with a move order favoring the king's knight development. White keeps a central space advantage while staying flexible about what follows, delaying c4 or e4. Black aims for the usual counterplay with ...d6, ...g6 and ...e6 as appropriate. It is a cautious transposition that limits the sharp options for both sides.