The Benko Gambit Explained Klassiker these duels provided chess fans

these duels provided chess fans with more than a few episodes of chess creativity

is part of a series of systems that are complex but little researched

I highly recommend this book as the subject matter and the author's knowledge and communication skills make it an essential read for today's chess players

John Watson broke new ground in outlining the developments in chess strategy since the time of Nimzovich

This practical approach is also evident when he deals with positional themes

The Benko Gambit Explained Klassiker these duels provided chess fansPal Benko left the chess world a remarkable legacy. He was not only an outstanding composer of studies, but also gave his name to the gambit opening 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5!?. On this DVD, Erwin l'Ami shows the fascinating possibilities of the Benk Gambit. Black begins the fight for the initiative as early as the third move, a strategy that has proven successful in countless games at club and master level.