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Queen's Pawn Game A40
Benoni Defense: Old Benoni A43
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A43

Benoni Defense: Old Benoni

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Overview

Benoni Defense: Old Benoni 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.

The line arises from 3 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 c5 2. d5.

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

The line splits into 5 documented sub-systems: Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Benoni Defense: Old Benoni, Benoni Defense: Old Benoni, and others.

Together the deeper variations number 10 across the full subtree.

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ECO code: A43
Group: Flank Openings (A)
Plies: 3
Parent: Benoni Defense: Old Benoni
Direct variations: 5
Total in subtree: 10

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Statistics from Lichess

10,565,162 games · White 49.2% / Draw 4.5% / Black 46.2%

Moves	Games	W / D / B
d6	4,082,801
e6	2,075,644
Nf6	1,865,666
e5	1,459,085
g6	484,113
b5	197,569
f5	112,872
c4	95,373

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 00:50:39

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Variations (5)

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Variations (5)

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