Tree path 6 levels Queen's Pawn Game › Indian Defense › Normal Variation › Benoni Defense › Benko Gambit › Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch
- Caissa Codex
- Queen's Pawn Game A40
- Indian Defense A45
- Normal Variation A50
- Benoni Defense A56
- Benko Gambit A57
- Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch A57 you are here
Benko Gambit Declined: Pseudo-Sämisch
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%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| bxc4 | 13,852 | |
| g6 | 6,153 | |
| d6 | 5,196 | |
| e6 | 4,143 | |
| b4 | 3,392 | |
| a6 | 908 | |
| Qa5+ | 581 | |
| e5 | 301 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:32:21
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