Tree path 6 levels Queen's Pawn Game › Indian Defense › Normal Variation › Benoni Defense › Classical Variation › Averbakh-Grivas Attack
- Chess Codex
- Queen's Pawn Game A40
- Indian Defense A45
- Normal Variation A50
- Benoni Defense A61
- Classical Variation A70
- Averbakh-Grivas Attack A71 you are here
Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack
Overview
Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Averbakh-Grivas Attack is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A71), 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.
The line arises from 15 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. Nc3 g6 7. e4 Bg7 8. Bg5.
The line refines Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- A71
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 15
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Statistics from Lichess
129,246 games · White 43.8% / Draw 4.3% / Black 51.9%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| O-O | 87,542 | |
| h6 | 13,576 | |
| Bg4 | 12,166 | |
| a6 | 6,563 | |
| Nbd7 | 5,333 | |
| Qa5 | 1,669 | |
| Qb6 | 1,436 | |
| Qc7 | 314 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:03:54
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