Benoni Defence
MICOS Opening Group E06.BE – Benoni Defence begins with 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5. Black immediately challenges White’s central ambitions with …c5, creating an asymmetrical position and encouraging an early decision about the central pawn structure. Rather than seeking symmetry, Black aims for active counterplay and dynamic piece development.
The Benoni Defence can produce strategically complex and tactically sharp positions where pawn breaks, space and piece activity play important roles. White may gain greater central space, while Black seeks opportunities for counterplay, particularly through active pawn advances and piece pressure. Use the searchable table below to find openings by opening name, chess notation or MICOS code and train individual openings interactively with MICOS CAP.
| Opening Name | Chess Notation | MICOS Code | MICOS CAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benoni Defence | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 | E06.001.BE | |
| Hromodka System | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 d6 | E06.002.BE | Explore ▶ |
| Lundin Defence - Bronstein Counter-Gambit | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 d6 4.Nc3 g6 5.e4 b5 | E06.003.BE | Explore ▶ |
| Czech Defence | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e5 | E06.004.BE | Explore ▶ |
| Czech Defence 5…Be7 | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e5 4.Nc3 d6 5.e4 Be7 | E06.005.BE | Explore ▶ |
| King's Indian System | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e5 4.Nc3 d6 5.e4 g6 | E06.006.BE | Explore ▶ |
| Vulture Defence | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 Ne4 | E06.007.BE | Explore ▶ |
| Weenink Defence | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.dxc5 e6 | E06.008.BE | Explore ▶ |
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