Benoni Defense: King's Pawn Line, with Nge2

The Benoni Defense with Nge2 is a dynamic and aggressive opening that aims to control the center and create imbalances on the board.

This opening typically starts with a pawn push to d4, followed by a knight development to f6 and a pawn exchange on c4. Black then plays e6 to challenge White's center, leading to a series of pawn exchanges. The move Nc3 prepares for the eventual d6 pawn break, while White continues to build up their pawn center with e4. The move f3 is played to support the e4 pawn and prepare for a potential kingside pawn storm. Nge2 is a flexible move that allows White to develop their knight to a more active square, preparing for future pawn breaks or piece maneuvers. Overall, this opening leads to complex and tactical positions where both sides have chances for dynamic play and counterplay.