Openings/Benoni Defense
Benoni Defense: Czech Benoni Defense A56
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 e5
1,394 tournament games from this position · White wins 46%, draws 25%, Black wins 29%
Moves
| Move | Games | White · Draw · Black | Elo | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 1,360 | 47% 25% 28% | 2233 | 2026 |
| dxe6 | 21 | 29% 14% 57% | 2010 | 2025 |
| e4 | 6 | 17% 33% 50% | 1997 | 2025 |
| g3 | 3 | 33% 67% | 2205 | 2022 |
| Bg5 | 2 | 100% | 2081 | 2016 |
| f4 | 1 | 100% | 2229 | 2013 |
| d6 | 1 | 100% | 2103 | 2012 |
Top games
| Anand, V2773–Aronian, L2826 | 0-1 | Zurich CC Rapid 2014 | 2014 |
| Ding Liren2801–Aronian, L2775 | ½-½ | 11th London Classic 2019 | 2019 |
| Ding Liren2801–Aronian, L2772 | 1-0 | Tata Steel India Blitz | 2019 |
| Morozevich, A2748–Aronian, L2815 | 0-1 | SportAccord Blitz Men 2012 | 2012 |
| Wang Hao2737–Aronian, L2815 | 1-0 | SportAccord Blitz Men 2012 | 2012 |
| Le Quang Liem2739–Aronian, L2799 | 1-0 | Saint Louis Rapid 2017 | 2017 |
| Vallejo Pons, F2695–Aronian, L2765 | 1-0 | World Rapid 2018 | 2018 |
| Hammer, J2608–Aronian, L2813 | ½-½ | Norway Supreme Masters Blitz 2013 | 2013 |
| Wojtaszek, R2728–McShane, L2675 | ½-½ | Bundesliga 2019-20 | 2020 |
| Rodshtein, M2678–Rapport, R2720 | ½-½ | Bundesliga 2014-15 | 2014 |
Benoni Defense variations
Old BenoniA43Old BenoniA43Zilbermints-Benoni GambitA43Benoni Gambit AcceptedA43Old BenoniA43Old Benoni, Mujannah FormationA43Old BenoniA44Benoni-Indian DefenseA43Snail VariationA43Benoni DefenseA56Cormorant GambitA43Benoni Gambit, Schlenker DefenseA43Benoni-Staunton GambitA43French BenoniA43Benoni-Indian Defense, Kingside Move OrderA43Zilbermints-Benoni GambitA43Semi-BenoniA44Old Benoni, Schmid VariationA43Hromádka SystemA56Modern VariationA60Hawk VariationA43WoozleA43Zilbermints-Benoni Gambit, Tamarkin CountergambitA43Weenink VariationA56