The Benko Gambit is an active opening defense for Black against White’s 1.d4 followed by 2.c4.
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3. d5 b5
Benko Gambit (or Volga Gambit)
Very popular opening. Black sacrifices a pawn with 3…b5 to generate active piece play at the queenside.
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