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A435 plies · black to move
Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit
The Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code A43 in the Flank Openings family, characterized by moves like 1.c4, 1.Nf3, or 1.f4, aiming to control the center indirectly. It is reached after 3 moves: 1. d4 c5 2. d5 f5 3. e4. The resulting position leaves black to move.
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1. d4 c5 2. d5 f5 3. e4
Resulting Position (FEN)
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