Opening Overview
Benko Gambit Accepted
10 linesAbout This Opening
Benko Gambit Accepted is a gambit-style opening that prioritizes initiative, piece activity, and practical complications.
The main practical question is whether the side offering material can keep the initiative long enough to justify the concession. Expect open lines, active pieces, and tactical moments around the king and center.
For training, focus on the standard responses, the point where the gambit can be accepted or declined, and the central counterplay that prevents the attack from becoming one-sided.
Key ideas
- Typical theme: activity and initiative over immediate material balance.
- Watch for early tactical shots and forcing move orders.
- Best for players who want sharp, practical positions.
- Study both acceptance and refusal plans so you know the main branches.
Choose a variation
Benko Gambit Accepted
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6
Benko Gambit Accepted: Dlugy Variation
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. f3
Benko Gambit Accepted: Modern Variation
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. e3
Benko Gambit Accepted: Pawn Return Variation
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. b6
Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. bxa6 g6 6. Nc3 Bxa6 7. f4
Benko Gambit Accepted: Fianchetto Variation
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. bxa6 g6 6. Nc3 Bxa6 7. g3 d6 8. Bg2 Bg7 9. Nf3
Benko Gambit Accepted: Fully Accepted Variation
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. bxa6
Benko Gambit Accepted: King Walk Variation
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. bxa6 g6 6. Nc3 Bxa6 7. Nf3 d6 8. e4 Bxf1 9. Kxf1 Bg7 10. g3 O-O 11. Kg2
Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. bxa6 Bxa6 6. Nc3 d6 7. e4
Benko Gambit Accepted: Yugoslav
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. bxa6 g6 6. Nc3 Bxa6 7. e4 Bxf1 8. Kxf1 d6 9. Nge2