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A43

Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order

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Overview

Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move Order is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A43), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.

It begins with 5 plies and takes 1. d4 c5 2. d5 Nf6 3. Nf3 to reach the canonical position.

The line refines Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.

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ECO code
A43
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
5
Parent
Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense

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Statistics from Lichess

869,691 games · White 47.7% / Draw 5.6% / Black 46.6%

MovesGamesW / D / B
d6284,503
e6268,067
b5177,274
g6114,519
c45,556
e55,186
b64,618
Qb62,666

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:03:58

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