Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack
Benko Gambit: Zaitsev Variation, Nescafe Frappe Attack (A57) starts 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5 4.cxb5 a6 5.Nc3 axb5 6.e4 b4 7.Nb5. In 134 games between strong players, White wins 45%, 6% are drawn and Black wins 49%; the most played move is 7…d6 (93%).
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5 4.cxb5 a6 5.Nc3 axb5 6.e4 b4 7.Nb5
- ECO
- A57
- Games between strong players
- 134
- To move
- Black
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.
| Move | Played | Results | Leads to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7…d6 | 93% (125) | – | |
| 7…Nxe4 | 4% (5) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from Benko Gambit: Zaitsev System 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5 4.cxb5 a6 5.Nc3
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