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A59

Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav 8…d6 9. Nge2

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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
Parent
Benko Gambit Accepted: Fully Accepted Variation

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Statistics from Lichess

28,316 games · White 38.5% / Draw 6.3% / Black 55.2%

MovesGamesW / D / B
Bg725,925
Nbd71,936
Qc8267
Qb658
Qa540
h537
Qd716
Na613

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:13:43

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