A43 Flank openings

Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense

Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense is an ECO A43 opening in the flank openings family. Study the line, review related variations, and practice the move order.

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A43 study line

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Step through the line, then test it from memory.

The Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit, Schlenker Defense reaches a named position after 2 moves: 1. d4 c5 2. dxc5 Na6

In practical games, this line matters because the early pawn and piece choices decide which middlegame plans are natural. Use the board above to learn the move order, then run the drill without hints before adding the opening to your regular queue.

If this exact branch does not appear in your games, study the related variations below. Openings often transpose, and recognizing the family pattern is more useful than memorizing one narrow sequence.