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 puzzles and train your tactics with real positions from games that used the Neo-Benoni: 3.g3, and sharpen your opening mastery.
Puzzle 1 of 2 - Move #49 white