Modern Benoni
MICOS Opening Group E08.MB – Modern Benoni begins with 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6. Black challenges White’s advanced central pawn structure with …e6, accepting a spatial disadvantage in return for opportunities to create active counterplay. The resulting asymmetry gives both sides distinct strategic plans and frequently produces complex positions.
The Modern Benoni can lead to sharp battles where pawn breaks, piece activity and control of key central squares are especially important. White often uses the central space advantage to build an initiative, while Black seeks dynamic counterplay through queenside activity and well-timed central or kingside pawn advances. Use the searchable table below to find openings by opening name, chess notation or MICOS code and train individual openings interactively with MICOS CAP.
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| Opening Name | Chess Notation | MICOS Code | MICOS CAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Benoni Defence | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 | E08.001.MB | |
| Modern Snake Defence | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 Bd6 | E08.002.MB | Explore ▶ |
| King's Pawn Attack | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 | E08.003.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Pawn Storm Attack | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.f4 | E08.004.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Taimanov Attack | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.f4 Bg7 8.Bb5+ | E08.005.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Mikenas Attack | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.f4 Bg7 8.e5 | E08.006.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Four Pawns Attack | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.f4 Bg7 8.Nf3 0-0 | E08.007.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Four Pawns Attack: Four Pawns Defence: 9…Re8 | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.f4 Bg7 8.Nf3 0-0 9.Be2 Re8 | E08.008.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Attack | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 | E08.009.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Attack: 8.Be2 | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Be2 | E08.010.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Attack: Classical Defence: 8…0-0 | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Be2 0-0 | E08.011.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Attack: 9.0-0 | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Be2 0-0 9.0-0 | E08.012.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Attack: 10.a4 | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Be2 0-0 9.0-0 a6 10.a4 | E08.013.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Attack: Argentine Counter-Attack | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Be2 0-0 9.0-0 a6 10.a4 Bg4 | E08.014.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Attack: Czerniak Defence | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Be2 0-0 9.0-0 Re8 | E08.015.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Attack: Czerniak Defence Tal Attack | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Be2 0-0 9.0-0 Re8 10.Nd2 | E08.016.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Attack: Czerniak Defence: 10...Na6 | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Be2 0-0 9.0-0 Re8 10.Nd2 Na6 | E08.017.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Attack: Czerniak Defence Tal Attack: 11.f3 | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Be2 0-0 9.0-0 Re8 10.Nd2 Na6 11.f3 | E08.018.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Attack: Averbakh-Grivas Attack | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.Bg5 | E08.019.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Classical Attack: New York Attack | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 Bg7 8.h3 | E08.020.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Modern Benoni Defence: Nf3 System | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.Nf3 g6 | E08.021.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Penrose Attack | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.Nf3 g6 7.Bd2 | E08.022.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Uhlmann Attack | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.Nf3 g6 7.Bg5 | E08.023.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Fianchetto | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.Nf3 g6 7.g3 | E08.024.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Fianchetto: 8…0-0 | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.Nf3 g6 7.g3 Bg7 8.Bg2 0-0 | E08.025.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Fianchetto: Hastings Defence | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.Nf3 g6 7.g3 Bg7 8.Bg2 0-0 9.0-0 Nbd7 | E08.026.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Fianchetto: Hastings Defence: 11…Re8 | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.Nf3 g6 7.g3 Bg7 8.Bg2 0-0 9.0-0 Nbd7 10.Nd2 a6 11.a4 Re8 | E08.027.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Knight's Tour | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.Nf3 g6 7.Nd2 | E08.028.MB | Explore ▶ |
| Sub Groups | Chess Notation | MICOS CAP |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Benoni (E08.MB) | ||
| 140. Classical Attack | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.Nf3 | E08.009.MB 🖥️ |
| 141. Fianchetto | 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.Nf3 g6 7.g3 | E08.024.MB 🖥️ |
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