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Benko Gambit: Fianchetto Variation

ECO A5815 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. bxa6 Bxa6 6. Nc3 d6 7. Nf3 g6 8. g3

The Benko Gambit: Fianchetto Variation (A58) reaches this position after 15 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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