Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Traditional Variation is a chess opening classified under ECO code A70 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 8 moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. Nc3 g6 7. e4 Bg7 8. Be2. The resulting position leaves black to move.