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A43

Benoni Defense: Old Benoni

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Overview

Benoni Defense: Old Benoni is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A43), arising from a recognised theoretical position.

The Flank Openings group covers flank openings — systems that delay the central pawn break and instead develop pieces and pawns on the wings.

The line arises from 3 plies — specifically the moves 1. d4 c5 2. d5.

The line refines Benoni Defense: Old Benoni, which traces back to the root opening Queen's Pawn Game.

The line splits into 5 documented sub-systems: Benoni Defense: Benoni-Indian Defense, Benoni Defense: Old Benoni, Benoni Defense: Old Benoni, and others.

Together the deeper variations number 10 across the full subtree.

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ECO code
A43
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
3
Parent
Benoni Defense: Old Benoni
Direct variations
5
Total in subtree
10

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Variations (5)

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Sister lines that share the same parent Benoni Defense: Old Benoni:

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