Flick-Knife Attack

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.f4 Bg7 8.Bb5+ Nfd7

The Flick-Knife Attack is one of White's sharpest tries in the Modern Benoni. White expands rapidly with f4 and checks on b5 to disrupt Black's coordination.

ECO Code

A67

Difficulty

Advanced

Style

Sharp/Tactical

Key Theme

Kingside initiative

Main Plans

White: Direct Pressure

Nf3, 0-0, e5

White aims to convert space and initiative into an attack.

Black: Counter from the Flanks

...a6 and ...b5

Black must create queenside play before White's kingside push becomes decisive.

King Safety Balance

Timing of castling

Both sides need accurate timing on king placement and pawn breaks.

One of White's Sharpest Benoni Tests

The Flick-Knife line is ideal for players who like attacking positions.

Back to Benoni Defense Classical System