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A43

Benoni Defense: Old Benoni, Schmid Variation

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Overview

Benoni Defense: Old Benoni, Schmid Variation 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.

It is reached after 6 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. d4 c5 2. d5 d6 3. Nc3 g6.

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

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ECO code
A43
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
6
Parent
Benoni Defense: Old Benoni

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