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Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense

ECO A7921 half-movesBlack to move

Moves

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 e6 4. Nc3 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. e4 g6 7. Nf3 Bg7 8. Be2 O-O 9. O-O Re8 10. Nd2 Na6 11. f3

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Czerniak Defense (A79) reaches this position after 21 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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