Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch
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Statistics from Lichess
34,832 games: White 46.7% / Draw 5.3% / Black 48.0%
| Next move | Games | White / Draw / BlackW / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| 13,85214K | ||
| 6,1536,153 | ||
| 5,1965,196 | ||
| 4,1434,143 | ||
| 3,3923,392 | ||
| 908908 | ||
| 581581 | ||
| 301301 |
Rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, from the Lichess opening explorer, updated Nov 1, 2026
Engine evaluation
0.00 The position is about equal
Best play: 4... bxc4 5. e4 d6 6. Bxc4 g6 7. Ne2 Bg7 8. O-O Nbd7 9. Bd2
Stockfish 19, depth 30, after the line's last move. Scores are in pawns, from White's side.
Overview
Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch (ECO A57, Flank Openings) is a declined gambit in the Benko Gambit, reached after 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. f3 (4 moves).
In 34,832 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 46.7%, Black 48.0% and 5.3% were drawn. Black's most played move here is 4…bxc4, in 40% of those games.
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How to play against the Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch
4…b4 scores best for Black: 51.9%, with Black winning 49.5% and White 45.8% of 3,392 games. The most played, 4…bxc4, scores 51.5% in 14K games, and 4…e6 scores lowest: 45.8%. Stockfish's first choice is 4…bxc4.
Main answers: those played in at least 5% of these games. Score: Black's wins plus half the draws, in rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500. How to play against other popular openings
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Caissa Codex. “Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch (A57)”. Lichess data as of 1 Nov 2026. https://chesscodex.org/openings/benko-gambit-declined-pseudo-samisch