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A57

Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch

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Overview

Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch (ECO A57) is a declined gambit in 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.

ECO code
A57
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Length
4 moves
Parent
Benko Gambit

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Statistics from Lichess

34,832 games · White 46.7% / Draw 5.3% / Black 48.0%

MovesGamesW / D / B
bxc413,852
g66,153
d65,196
e64,143
b43,392
a6908
Qa5+581
e5301

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:32:21

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