Tree path 8 levels Queen's Pawn Game › Indian Defense › Normal Variation › Benoni Defense › Benko Gambit › Benko Gambit Accepted › Fully Accepted Variation › Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav
- Caissa Codex
- Queen's Pawn Game A40
- Indian Defense A45
- Normal Variation A50
- Benoni Defense A56
- Benko Gambit A57
- Benko Gambit Accepted A57
- Fully Accepted Variation A58
- Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav A59 you are here
Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav 8…d6 9. Nge2
Overview
Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav (ECO A59) is a gambit in Benko Gambit Accepted: Fully Accepted Variation, reached after 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. bxa6 g6 6. Nc3 Bxa6 7. e4 Bxf1 8. Kxf1 d6 9. Nge2 — 9 moves.
In 28,316 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 38.5%, Black 55.2% and 6.3% were drawn. Black's most played move here is 9…Bg7, in 92% of those games.
- ECO code
- A59
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Length
- 9 moves
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Statistics from Lichess
28,316 games · White 38.5% / Draw 6.3% / Black 55.2%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bg7 | 25,925 | |
| Nbd7 | 1,936 | |
| Qc8 | 267 | |
| Qb6 | 58 | |
| Qa5 | 40 | |
| h5 | 37 | |
| Qd7 | 16 | |
| Na6 | 13 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:13:43
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