ECO code: A46
Opening Name: Neo-Benoni: 3.g3
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 c5 3. g3
Description: The Neo-Benoni with 3.g3 is a flexible and modern approach by White, aiming to fianchetto the kingside bishop. This move prepares to control the long diagonal and supports a solid but dynamic setup. By developing the bishop to g2, White exerts pressure on the central and queenside dark squares.
Characteristic: The characteristic of 3.g3 in this position is to adopt a hypermodern strategy, where White allows Black to challenge the center early but plans to undermine and control it from a distance with the fianchettoed bishop.
Attacking or Defensive: As White, this move is balanced but leans towards a strategic, positional approach rather than immediate attack. It is neither purely attacking nor purely defensive, aiming instead for long-term control and flexibility. Black must be careful not to overextend.
Center Control: White does not immediately occupy the center with pawns but exerts indirect pressure on it through the bishop on g2 and pieces. This opening invites a fight for central control while maintaining a solid and resilient structure.
This opening is defined by the position shown on the board below. The moves displayed are a typical sequence that leads to it, but different sequences can reach the same position and still carry the same opening name.
Practice a selection of puzzles from real positions in games that used the Neo-Benoni: 3.g3, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 2 - Move #49 white