Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 c5 4.d5 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.Nc3 g6 7.g3

ECO A61

The Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation is a chess opening line in the Benoni Defense complex, reached after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 c5 4.d5 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.Nc3 g6 7.g3.

It is catalogued under code A61 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move g3 is chosen by White on move 7.

One named continuation branches from this position: the Hastings Defense.

Named variations

• Benoni Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense — ECO A63

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