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Benko Gambit

Benko Gambit noun: a chess opening characterized by the moves 3...b5 in the Benoni Defence.

Noun

Benko Gambit (plural Benko Gambits)

  1. A chess opening characterized by the moves 3...b5 in the Benoni Defence.

Forms of Benko Gambit

pluralBenko Gambits

Origin of Benko Gambit

Promoted by Hungarian-American grandmaster Pal Benko, who provided many new suggestions and published his book The Benko Gambit in 1974.

Questions about Benko Gambit

What does Benko Gambit mean?
Benko Gambit means a chess opening characterized by the moves 3...b5 in the Benoni Defence.
What part of speech is Benko Gambit?
Benko Gambit is a noun.
What is the plural of Benko Gambit?
The plural of Benko Gambit is Benko Gambits.

Words near Benko Gambit in the dictionary

  1. Benke
  2. Benkelman
  3. Benkert
  4. Benkes
  5. Benko
  6. Benko Gambit
  7. Benkos
  8. Benkovac
  9. benks
  10. Benkulen
  11. benleonardite

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