Fianchetto Variation, Hastings Defense
- 1.d4Nf6
- 2.c4e6
- 3.g3c5
- 4.d5exd5
- 5.cxd5d6
- 6.Nc3g6
- 7.Bg2Bg7
- 8.Nf3O-O
- 9.O-ONbd7
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A Fianchetto Variation line of the Modern Benoni in which Black develops with 9...Nbd7, giving a maneuvering game where White keeps a slight edge.
Train it in TheoriaAbout the Hastings Defense
The Hastings Defense arises in the Fianchetto Variation of the Modern Benoni when Black answers 9. O-O with 9...Nbd7. The knight eyes e5 and c5 without first preparing them. White most often replies 10. Bf4, which bears on d6, or 10. e4. 10. Re1 is a less common alternative. The main line inserts 9...a6 10. a4 before 10...Nbd7 11. Nd2 Re8. Engines give White a slight edge, while practical results are even.