Benoni Defense

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Benoni_Defense
GPTKB entity
Statements (153)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:associated_with hypermodern play
gptkbp:can_lead_to gptkb:King's_Indian_Defense
complex middlegame positions
sharp tactical battles
asymmetrical pawn structures
dynamic counterplay
gptkbp:characterized_by asymmetrical pawn structure
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:20th_century
players seeking counterplay
players in the 20th century
players of the 20th century
gptkbp:has_variations gptkb:King's_Pawn_Opening
gptkb:Benoni_Defense,_Classical_Variation
gptkb:Benoni_Defense:_Classical_Variation
gptkb:Classical_Variation
Open Game
Modern Benoni
Benoni Defense, Averbakh Variation
Benoni Defense, Fianchetto Variation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Benoni Defense
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Classical_Variation
gptkb:Modern_Variation
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in chess literature
chess engines
opening theory
gptkbp:is_associated_with counterplay against d4
gptkbp:is_challenged_by White's e4 pawn
White's pawn center
gptkbp:is_common_in club play
gptkbp:is_considered a double-edged opening
a hypermodern opening
a complex opening
less common than other defenses
dynamic and unbalanced
gptkbp:is_countered_by White's d4 pawn
gptkbp:is_explored_in chess databases
gptkbp:is_favored_by rapid chess
aggressive players
gptkbp:is_noted_for its tactical opportunities
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by 5.e4
5.c3
5. Be2
5.a3
5.cxd5
5.b3
5.b4
5.c5
5.f3
5. Nc3
5. Nbd2
5. Ng5
5. Nh4
5. Nxe5
5. Qa4+
5.d5
5.exd5
gptkbp:is_often_used_in grandmasters
...c5
...a6
...d5
...d6
...e6
...g6
...c6
...e5
...f5
...h6
...b5
...g5
...f6
...cxd4
...h4
...h5
... Nbd7
... Nc6
... Nf6
... Bb7
... Nxd4
...e4
... Bb4+
... Bf5
... Nc5
... Nd7
... Nxd5
... Nxe4
... Qb6
... Qe7
... Rac8
... Rfc8
... Rxe4
... Rxe5
gptkbp:is_part_of modern chess theory
opening repertoire
Indian Game family
gptkbp:is_played_by grandmasters
top-level players
gptkbp:is_popular_among gptkb:chess_match
aggressive players
gptkbp:is_regarded_as a double-edged opening
gptkbp:is_studied_in chess literature
opening theory
gptkbp:is_used_in tournament play
gptkbp:is_utilized_by defensive players
gptkbp:moves 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5
8. Be2 Bb7
9. O-O Nbd7
10. Ne5 Nxe5
11.dxe5 Nd7
12.f4 f6
13. Bg4 f5
14. Bh3 Qe8
15.cxd5 exd5
16. Nf3 Qh5
17. Qd2 Rad8
18. Rac1 Rfe8
19. Rfd1 Nf8
20. Qf2 Ne6
21. Bg3 g6
22. Bh4 Bxh4
23. Qxh4 Qxh4
24. Nxh4 d4
25. Nf3 dxe3
26. Bxe6+ Rxe6
27. Rxd8+ Kg7
28. Rd7+ Kh6
29. Rxb7 e2
30. Rcc7 g5
31. Rxh7+ Kg6
32. Rbg7+ Kf6
33. Rf7+ Kg6
34. Rfg7+ Kf6
35. Rg6+ Kf5
36. Rf7+ Ke4
37. Re6+ Kd3
38. Rd7+ Kc2
39. Rxe2+ Kb1
4.e3 d5
40. Rd1#
5. Nbd2 Be7
6.b3 O-O
7. Bb2 b6
gptkbp:named_after Benoni tribe
gptkbp:offers counterplay for Black
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:played_against gptkb:1.d4
1.e4
gptkbp:popularized_by gptkb:Viktor_Korchnoi
gptkbp:responds_to 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bobby_Fischer
gptkb:Tigran_Petrosian
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4