Franco-Benoni Defence

	a	b	c	d	e	f	g	h
8									8
7									7
6									6
5									5
4									4
3									3
2									2
1									1
	a	b	c	d	e	f	g	h

Moves

1.e4 e6 2.d4 c5

Parent

French Defence

In chess, the France-Benoni Defence is an opening. It is characterised by moves:

1. e4 e6

1. d4 c5

Naming

It is from French Defense and Benoni Defence.

Sequel

White can play 3. Nf3. Then Black may play 3... cxd, usually from 1... c5 2. d4 cxd4. Or Black may play 3... d5. White can play 3. d5. Then Black may play 3... d5 continuing 4. exd5. Or Black may play 3... Nf6.