Tree path 5 levels Queen's Pawn Game › Benoni Defense: Old Benoni › Benoni Defense: Old Benoni › Benoni Defense: Old Benoni › Benoni Defense: Semi-Benoni
- Caissa Codex
- Queen's Pawn Game A40
- Benoni Defense: Old Benoni A43
- Benoni Defense: Old Benoni A43
- Benoni Defense: Old Benoni A44
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Benoni Defense: Semi-Benoni
Overview
Benoni Defense: Semi-Benoni is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A44), 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 6 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 c5 2. d5 e5 3. e4 d6.
The line refines Benoni Defense: Old Benoni, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- A44
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 6
- Parent
- Benoni Defense: Old Benoni
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Statistics from Lichess
333,823 games · White 48.6% / Draw 5.1% / Black 46.3%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| c4 | 108,269 | |
| Nc3 | 84,854 | |
| Bb5+ | 37,064 | |
| Nf3 | 34,300 | |
| f4 | 25,857 | |
| Bd3 | 9,711 | |
| h3 | 5,110 | |
| Be2 | 4,941 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:16:24
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