A31 - English: Symmetrical (Benoni Formation)

Variation: English: Symmetrical (Benoni Formation)

Initial Move: White breaks the symmetry early with d4. This forces an immediate resolution of the central tension and often leads to a dynamic and lopsided position. Learn this opening step by step

NZCCA Handicap Tourney 8485
1985.03.31
IM Dive, Russell John (2116)
CM Freeman, Michael Roy (2202)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A31
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5. Kasparov Chess Foundation University Cup
2025.02.02
IM Wang, Tianqi (2363)
GM Cardoso Cardoso, Jose Gabriel (2527)
Result 1-0
Opening A31
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Dvoretsky Mem Classical
2025.01.08
GM Ponkratov, Pavel (2538)
IM Zverev, Lev (2468)
Result 1-0
Opening A31
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Grand Prix PlusCity Blitz
2025.05.29
IM Csonka,B (2466)
GM Pantsulaia, Levan (2493)
Result 0-1
Opening A31
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2. Bundesliga Nord 24-25
2025.03.22
IM Lammers, Markus (2284)
IM Koch,T1 (2415)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A31
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2025 Melbourne International Open | Masters
2025.04.11
IM Das, Arghyadip (2342)
IM Xie, Felix (2389)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A31
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45. San Sebastian Open
2025.04.18
IM Cruz Lledo, Pablo (2415)
GM Martinez Duany, Lelys Stanley (2455)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A31
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2. Bundesliga Sud 24-25
2025.03.23
IM Gaehwiler, Gabriel (2381)
GM Stocek,J (2482)
Result 0-1
Opening A31
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Brazil Chess Series | Floripa 2025
2025.01.25
IM Ticona Rocabado, Licael Roderick (2431)
GM Fier, Alexandr (2553)
Result 0-1
Opening A31
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Asian Individual 2025
2025.05.13
GM Pang, Tao (2434)
IM Belyakov, Bogdan (2345)
Result 1/2-1/2
Opening A31
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