A57

Zaitsev Variation, Benko Gambit

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. Nc3 axb5 6. e4 b4 7. Nb5 d6 8. Nf3 g6 9. Bc4

Opening moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. Nc3 axb5 6. e4 b4 7. Nb5 d6 8. Nf3 g6 9. Bc4. This position is classified under ECO code A57.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

A57

Category Volume A

Opening Family

Benko Gambit

Position (FEN)

rnbqkb1r/4pp1p/3p1np1/1NpP4/1pB1P3/5N2/PP3PPP/R1BQK2R b KQkq - 1 9

Lichess Stats

Across 3 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 33%, Black wins 67%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bg7, played in 67% of games, followed by Ba6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 3 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

33%

67%

White wins 33% Draws 0% Black wins 67%

3 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bg7

Ba6

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