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Benko Gambit [A57-A59] (Moderators: proustiskeen, Hadron, CraigEvans)
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Benko Accepted: Status of 7.e4
When I switched from (1.d4 Nf6) 2.Nf3 to 2.c4 I had a short look at the 7.e4-variation of the Benko Accepted
(1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5 4.cxb5 a6 5.bxa6 g6 6.Nc3 Bxa6 7.e4 and play usually reaches the ... Started 10/09/09 at 08:52:28 by Brehn |
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 10/09/09 at 14:58:56By: Stigma |
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Benko: best vs. 10.Rb1?
Would any Benko gurus here be willing to say what they play when the dread 10.Rb1 is on the board? I spent several hours searching for a somewhat adequate idea for Black, without really coming up wit...
Started 08/12/09 at 17:41:42 by Markovich |
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08/14/09 at 11:57:25 By: Zatox |
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Benko Dlugy Variation 5. f3?!
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. axb6 a6 5. f3?!
So I only just heard of this... the idea is simple white wants to play e4. But really the positions that arise seem wicked from the games i've looke... Started 03/12/09 at 04:30:42 by trw |
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03/12/09 at 05:04:44 By: Matemax |
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4.f3
Hi all,
What do people think about 4.f3 vs the Benko Gambit??? thanks, Zatara Started 02/11/09 at 02:59:35 by Zatara |
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02/11/09 at 15:23:37 By: thibdb13 |
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Help with Benko Position
Hello:
This is a position I reached in the Benko where I play the 5.b6 line. I am White and Black has just played ...g5, securing Ne5. Doesn't seem to be book.
Seems Started 02/08/09 at 17:08:08 by Gerry1970 |
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02/09/09 at 03:29:23 By: Gerry1970 |
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Through the Benko
Hello!
I used to play the Modern Benoni as Black but the MML is really a problem (although I should say it is only a problem in home analysis since no opponent has yet played it against me, but t... Started 09/06/08 at 16:17:33 by Sleepy kitten |
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09/08/08 at 18:55:33 By: ubiyca |
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Benko - Zaitsev question >> Why not take the pawn?
In the Pinski book (excellent quality) on Benko, on Page 1036 for Zaitsev variation, authors recommend declining the gambit with 8....g6. My question is why can't black take the pawn on e4 with 8...N...
Started 08/11/08 at 03:05:58 by saubhikr |
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08/12/08 at 23:50:19 By: saubhikr |
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Please suggest some good materials for Benko
I am planning to include Benko in my repertoire. Please adivce how is this doing off late and also some good materials to prepare.
Started 07/17/08 at 02:48:51 by saubhikr |
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07/17/08 at 06:15:46 By: Alluren |
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How to play against 'anti-benko lines'
Hi!
Im new benko player. I have a problem with certain anti benko lines : 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.Nf3 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.e3 Second one is in Dzindzi repertoire book, but i don't li... Started 04/20/08 at 13:20:26 by Ender |
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05/15/08 at 16:38:53 By: Ender |
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Advantage Against Benko
I've looked at the Benko ad nauseum for the last few weeks and I can't find a meaningful advantage in either the fianchetto lines (with 10. Rb1 or 0-0) or the e4 line with castle by hand. Black always...
Started 04/19/08 at 19:14:43 by exigentsky |
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04/21/08 at 08:39:41 By: ANDREW BRETT |
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Benko - Correct move order...!?
Greetings,
It's been some time since I've seen/played the Benko. Whilst perusing the Irish Chess Union's site, I came across the following edition of the on-line daily chess magazine, Chess Today. CT-2668 In hi... Started 03/01/08 at 19:26:13 by Dragan Glas |
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03/26/08 at 20:07:50 By: Jack Daniels |
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Gambit Guide to the Benko Gambit - Pedersen
Hello All:
Building up my library and wondering if anyone has the aforementioned book? Curious if it has the b6 response (to ...a6 that is). I like the idea of using lines that do not let Black g... Started 05/08/07 at 17:59:49 by Gerry1970 |
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05/15/07 at 04:41:18 By: JonHecht |
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Benko with Nf3-Nd2-N:f1
Hello everyone,
I was wondering if anyone has some experience with a system that fritz uses against the benko. After the starting moves when white accpets the pawn a6 and black takes with B:a6 f... Started 02/24/07 at 07:25:36 by suny |
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03/08/07 at 19:56:14 By: kylemeister |
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Benkö (Volga) Gambit - Dlugy variation
I wondered why Black never plays 10 ...-Ba6 in the following variation: 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. f3 g6 6. e4 d6 7. Na3 Bg7 8. Ne2 axb5 9. Nxb5 O-O 10. Nec3
I c... Started 02/12/07 at 10:12:07 by thibdb13 |
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02/12/07 at 10:12:06 By: thibdb13 |
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What is the critical test of the Benko?
Hello, Benko gurus,
This question is directed at IM Cox: I have been reading about the 10. Rb1 move in the fianchetto variation of the Benko and the difficulties white has/is facing when bla... Started 12/20/06 at 16:01:41 by BearerOfBadNews |
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01/20/07 at 15:52:41 By: Ametanoitos |
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What to play against the Benko?
Hi all, I need some help. I am starting to play d4 and need something to play against the Benko. What are the lines that really test it these days? Oh, I really don't see myself taking the pawns and t...
Started 06/07/06 at 04:49:30 by Darthmambo « Pages 1 2 3 all » |
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09/18/06 at 15:33:20 By: DieHardMetsFan |
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Possible antidote to Epishin line in g3 Benko
For those looking for something new, promising, and with plenty of room for exploration to play against the infamous epishin rb1 line, consider this:
Let's look at where white keeps to normal rb1... Started 07/01/06 at 06:46:52 by beholder |
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07/04/06 at 05:21:22 By: beholder |
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Fianchetto line against the Benko.Suggestion...
I am trying to find a solid way for black to play against the fianchetto variation. 10.Rb1! O-O 11.O-O Qa5 (can you suggest something more reliable?) 12.Bd2 Rfb8 13.Qc2 Qc7 (Mc Donald suggests Qa5 but...
Started 02/08/06 at 14:42:03 by Ametanoitos « Pages 1 2 all » |
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06/29/06 at 16:15:17 By: Keano |
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Andrew Martin's Benko DVD
I am curious if anyone has seen this Benko DVD. Is it very basic or does Martin offer interesting new ideas?
I've found that Martin can be informative and a lot of fun (especially in KID stuff) ... Started 05/27/06 at 09:04:27 by Nietzsche |
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05/31/06 at 19:22:26 By: Nietzsche |
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Benko Main Line without 12.h3 (12.Re1 Ra6)
Hi everybody!
I would like to discuss here I line that I have played as white and might face as black. I have the book "The Benko Gambit" by Byron Jacobs and Andrew Kinsman and while it migh... Started 09/23/04 at 09:01:30 by Armin |
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05/02/06 at 11:38:28 By: Ametanoitos |
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