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Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation

Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation (A57) starts 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5 4.cxb5 a6 5.e3. In 2,193 games between strong players, White wins 50%, 11% are drawn and Black wins 39%; the most played move is 5…g6 (38%).

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1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5 4.cxb5 a6 5.e3

ECO
A57
Games between strong players
2,193
To move
Black
50%39%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
5…g638% (822)49%41%–
5…axb531% (689)50%39%–
5…e621% (460)53%34%–
5…Bb75% (108)52%40%–
5…d65% (101)52%35%–
5…Qa5+1% (11)36%18%46%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Benko Gambit Accepted 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5 4.cxb5 a6

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