A hypermodern defense where Black allows White to build a big center before striking back. Flexible and fighting, leading to dynamic middlegame positions.
Move Sequence
1. e4 d6 2. d4 Nf6 3. Nc3 g6 4. f4 Bg7 5. Nf3 O-O 6. Bd3 Na6 7. O-O c5
Famous Game
Bobby Fischer vs. Pal Benko
US Championship, 1963· 1-0
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