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Benko Gambit

The Benko Gambit is a chess opening characterised by the move 3...b5 in the Benoni Defence arising after: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 Black sacrifices a pawn for enduring queenside pressure. White can accept or decline the gambit pawn. Wikipedia
ECO: A57–A59
Moves: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5
Named after: Pal Benko; Volga River
Synonym(s): Volga Gambit; Volga-Benko Gambit