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Old Benoni · as Black

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They stake a claim in the center and open lines for their queen and bishop.

You
Hit the center with c5, then lock it with e5 and back it up with d6.
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They claim space with d4, d5 and e4 to build a broad pawn center.
Idea
Watch the pawns: once d5 and e5 meet, the center is closed.