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.
Opening Name: Benoni Defense, 6.Nf3 g6 7.Bf4 Bg7
Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 e6 4. Nc3 exd5 5. cxd5 d6 6. Nf3 g6 7. Bf4 Bg7
Description: This line of the Benoni Defense features White developing the knight to f3 and the bishop to f4 early, aiming to exert pressure on Black's dark squares and maintain control over the center. Black responds with ...g6 and ...Bg7, fianchettoing the bishop to strengthen control over the long diagonal and support central and queenside counterplay.
Characteristic of this move: The move 7.Bf4 is a flexible developing move for White, reinforcing the center and preparing for potential central or kingside expansion. Black’s ...g6 and ...Bg7 setup is characteristic of the Modern Benoni, focusing on dynamic counterplay rather than direct central occupation.
Attacking or Defensive: From White’s perspective, this setup is more on the attacking side, aiming to maintain and increase central control and create threats against Black’s position. Black’s configuration is dynamic and somewhat hypermodern, focusing on counterattacking opportunities rather than solid defense.
Center Control: White maintains a strong grip on the center with the pawn on d5 and pieces aimed at central squares. Black contests the center indirectly, relying on piece pressure and counterplay on the queenside and long diagonals rather than occupying the center with pawns.
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Puzzle 1 of 1 - Move #53 black
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