Kovalchuk: The Benko Revisited Volume 2

Autor: Kovalchuk, Alexey
Verlag / Hersteller: Thinkers Publishing
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Sprache: Englisch
Buchumschlag: paperback
Seiten: 350

Master the Main Lines of the Benko Gambit as Black

The Benko Revisited – Volume 2 by Alexey Kovalchuk is a chess opening book on the Benko Gambit for Black.

It is the second of two volumes and covers positions after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5 4.cxb5 a6.

The book moves from rarer White deviations to the most common lines of the opening.

The main focus is the main line after 7.e4, including 12.Re1, the improved 12.h3 and the newer 12.a4.

Highlights

• Opening theory after 4...a6, from rare deviations to the main lines
• Coverage of 5.c3, 5.f3, 5.b6 and 5.e3 with the reply 6.c3 g6 and related setups
• Detailed main line analysis after 7.e4 with 12.Re1, 12.h3 and 12.a4
• Fianchetto system with sidelines and the 10.b1 variation
• Dynamic, initiative-rich positions for Black in tournament and rapid play
• Second volume of a two-volume work, building on the rarer lines of the first volume

A repertoire study for players who accept sharp, theory-heavy positions with Black.

FAQ

Which lines of the Benko Gambit does this volume cover?
It covers positions after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5 4.cxb5 a6. This includes White's declines with 5.c3, 5.f3, 5.b6 and 5.e3, the acceptance with 6.c3 g6, and the main line with 7.e4.

Is this book a standalone volume?
No, it is the second of two volumes. The first volume covers the rarer White deviations before 4...a6 and has its own ISBN.

Who is the book intended for?
It is aimed at active club and tournament players who want a lively game with Black. It is also suited to players who prefer the Benko in rapid and blitz games.