Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit

1.d4 c5 2.d5 f5 3.e4

ECO A43

The Benoni Defense: Benoni-Staunton Gambit is a chess opening line in the Benoni Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 c5 2.d5 f5 3.e4.

It is catalogued under code A43 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move e4 is chosen by White on move 3.

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