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A67

Benoni Defense: Taimanov Variation

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Overview

Benoni Defense: Taimanov Variation is a specific line in the Flank Openings family (ECO A67), 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 begins with 15 plies and takes 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 e6 4. Nc3 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. e4 g6 7. f4 Bg7 8. Bb5+ to reach the canonical position.

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

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ECO code
A67
Group
Flank Openings (A)
Plies
15
Parent
Benoni Defense: Pawn Storm Variation

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