Chess openings / Benoni Defense
Benoni Defense: Old Benoni, Mujannah Formation
Benoni Defense: Old Benoni, Mujannah Formation (A43) starts 1.d4 c5 2.d5 f5. In 287 games between strong players, White wins 52%, 8% are drawn and Black wins 40%; the most played move is 3.Nc3 (32%).
1.d4 c5 2.d5 f5
- ECO
- A43
- Games between strong players
- 287
- To move
- White
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.Nc3 | 32% (92) | – | |
| 3.c4 | 28% (81) | – | |
| 3.e4 | 18% (52) | Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit | |
| 3.g3 | 6% (17) | – | |
| 3.g4 | 6% (17) | – | |
| 3.Nf3 | 5% (13) | – |
Where it comes from and where it goes
Branches from Benoni Defense: Old Benoni 1.d4 c5
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- Benoni Defense: Semi-Benoni 1,140 games
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