Chess openings / Benoni Defense
Benoni Defense: French Benoni
Benoni Defense: French Benoni (A43) starts 1.e4 e6 2.d4 c5 3.d5. In 863 games between strong players, White wins 52%, 11% are drawn and Black wins 37%; the most played move is 3…exd5 (61%).
1.e4 e6 2.d4 c5 3.d5
- ECO
- A43
- Games between strong players
- 863
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3…exd5 | 61% (524) | – | |
| 3…Nf6 | 20% (169) | – | |
| 3…d6 | 7% (56) | – | |
| 3…e5 | 6% (54) | – | |
| 3…a6 | 6% (49) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from French Defense: Franco-Sicilian Defense 1.e4 e6 2.d4 c5
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