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Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation

ECO A579 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. e3

The Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation (A57) reaches this position after 9 half-moves, with Black to move. Want to know why each move is played, the plans for both sides, and the traps to avoid? Step through it on an interactive board while the Chess Guru explains every idea in plain English.

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