Tree path 8 levels Queen's Pawn Game › Indian Defense › Normal Variation › Benoni Defense › Benko Gambit › Benko Gambit Accepted › Fully Accepted Variation › Benko Gambit: Fianchetto Variation
- Chess 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: Fianchetto Variation A58 you are here
Benko Gambit: Fianchetto Variation
Overview
Benko Gambit: Fianchetto Variation is a gambit, classified under ECO code A58 within the Flank Openings family. As with all gambits, one side sacrifices material early — usually a pawn — in exchange for development, open lines, or initiative.
The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.
The line arises from 15 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. bxa6 Bxa6 6. Nc3 d6 7. Nf3 g6 8. g3.
It is a variation of Benko Gambit Accepted: Fully Accepted Variation, which itself descends from the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- A58
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 15
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Statistics from Lichess
74,658 games · White 43.1% / Draw 5.9% / Black 51.0%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bg7 | 70,670 | |
| Nbd7 | 3,534 | |
| Qa5 | 204 | |
| h5 | 108 | |
| Qb6 | 42 | |
| Nfd7 | 31 | |
| Bb7 | 17 | |
| Qc8 | 17 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:03:26
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