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| Posted by nwadvana mailcafe.net 1/11/2003 11:30:12 Play online chess |  Subject: Benko GambitMessage: I dont see much material in bookshops about this opening. I wanted to delve in to the depths of it.. Does anyone know of any web resources or even books which cover this opening fully. Thanks |
| Posted by nottop mailcafe.net 1/11/2003 18:35:34 Play online chess | s. Pedersen Message: "Guide to the Benko Gambit." - S. Pedersen Very recent. Also check the games with this opening played by Khalifman. For older books there is one by Jacobs, but likely the best of the older bookds is by John Fedorowicz. Good luck with this opening. It is one of my favorites. |
| Posted by nottop mailcafe.net 1/11/2003 18:41:55 Play online chess | if you read NIC Message: If you read NIC you have to look at something they call the "Volga Gambit." to see articles on the Benko Gambit. This is not correct - the Volga Gambit refers to a system wherein black plays an early e6. But the NIC folks are more interested in making a political statement than understanding chess. |
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