How to Play the Benoni Defense Four Pawns Attack Opening
1. d4 Nf6: White opens with the queen’s pawn, a classic move that controls the center and prepares for bishop and queen development. Black responds by developing the knight to f6 to pressure the d4 pawn and prepare for a possible …d5 advance.
2. c4 g6: White plays c4, establishing strong central control and preparing for long castling. Black responds with g6, planning to fianchetto the bishop on g7, which exerts pressure on the center and prepares for castling.
3. Nc3 Bg7: White develops the knight to c3, defending the d4 pawn and preparing the e4 advance. Black fianchettos the bishop, increasing control over the long diagonal.
4. e4 d6: White advances e4, establishing a strong pawn center. Black plays d6, supporting the …e5 advance to counterattack in the center.
5. f4 O-O: White plays f4, further strengthening their center and preparing for a kingside attack. Black castles, ensuring king safety and connecting rooks.
6. Nf3 c5: White develops another knight to f3, supporting the center and preparing for short castling. Black counters in the center with c5, challenging the white pawn chain and aiming to activate their pieces.
