Tree path 5 levels Queen's Pawn Game › Indian Defense › Normal Variation › Benoni Defense › Vulture Defense
- Chess Codex
- Queen's Pawn Game A40
- Indian Defense A45
- Normal Variation A50
- Benoni Defense A56
- Vulture Defense A56 you are here
Vulture Defense
Overview
Vulture Defense is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A56), 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.
Play reaches this position via 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 Ne4, after 6 plies of opening development.
The line refines Benoni Defense, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- A56
- Group
- Flank Openings (A)
- Plies
- 6
- Parent
- Benoni Defense
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Statistics from Lichess
64,492 games · White 42.7% / Draw 5.5% / Black 51.8%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| f3 | 20,590 | |
| Qc2 | 14,059 | |
| Nc3 | 8,739 | |
| Nf3 | 7,793 | |
| Nd2 | 4,908 | |
| Qd3 | 4,184 | |
| e3 | 1,270 | |
| g3 | 939 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:17:07
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