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Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line

The Benoni Defense: Classical Variation, Full Line is a chess opening classified under ECO code A74. Below are the best example games from master play.

Top Players in this Opening

Giri,A1 gamesReshevsky, Samuel Herman1 gamesTimman, Jan H1 gamesSmyslov, Vassily1 gamesPolugaevsky, Lev1 games

Related Openings

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Best Games

Van Wely,L vs Giri,A1-0
ch-NED • 2010
Sosonko, Gennadi vs Timman, Jan H1-0
Hoogovens • 1975
Polugaevsky, Lev vs Kapengut, Albert Z1-0
URS-chT • 1975
Reshevsky, Samuel Herman vs Garcia Martinez, Silvino1-0
Palma de Mallorca • 1971
Smyslov, Vassily vs Ragozin, Viacheslav1-0
URS-training • 1953

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