Tree path 9 levels Queen's Pawn Game › Indian Defense › Normal Variation › Benoni Defense › Modern Variation › Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line › Benoni Defense: Classical Variation › Main Line › Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line
- Caissa Codex
- Queen's Pawn Game A40
- Indian Defense A45
- Normal Variation A50
- Benoni Defense A56
- Modern Variation A60
- Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line A65
- Benoni Defense: Classical Variation A72
- Main Line A73
- Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line A74 you are here
Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line
Overview
Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A74), 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 is reached after 19 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 e6 4. Nc3 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. e4 g6 7. Nf3 Bg7 8. Be2 O-O 9. O-O a6 10. a4.
The line refines Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Main Line, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- A74
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 19
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Statistics from Lichess
43,085 games · White 48.6% / Draw 5.7% / Black 45.7%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Re8 | 16,030 | |
| Bg4 | 15,541 | |
| Nbd7 | 7,282 | |
| b6 | 1,317 | |
| Qc7 | 739 | |
| Bd7 | 641 | |
| Qe7 | 276 | |
| h6 | 264 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:21:58
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