Benko Gambit: Zaitsev System

The book line for Benko Gambit: Zaitsev System is d4, Nf6, c4, c5, d5, b5, cxb5, a6. This page collects the 1 named lines under that variation.

1 named lines · ECO A57 · 158 tagged puzzles in the source database

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Benko Gambit: Zaitsev System

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  1. d4
  2. Nf6
  3. c4
  4. c5
  5. d5
  6. b5
  7. cxb5
  8. a6
  9. Nc3

Moves in the main line

  1. White pawn moves from d2 to d4.
  2. Black knight moves from g8 to f6.
  3. White pawn moves from c2 to c4.
  4. Black pawn moves from c7 to c5.
  5. White pawn moves from d4 to d5.
  6. Black pawn moves from b7 to b5.
  7. White pawn captures on b5.
  8. Black pawn moves from a7 to a6.
  9. White knight moves from b1 to c3.

Named lines

  • Benko Gambit: Zaitsev System (A57) 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. Nc3

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