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A579 plies · black to move
Benko Gambit: Zaitsev System
The Benko Gambit: Zaitsev System is a chess opening classified under ECO code A57 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 5 moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. Nc3. The resulting position leaves black to move.
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1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. Nc3
Resulting Position (FEN)
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