Raetsky, Alexander
A Complete Guide to Benoni Systems and Structures
- ISBN 13:
- 9781781944899
- author:
- Raetsky, Alexander
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Everyman Chess
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 402
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.59 kg
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Chess
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Complete Guide to Benoni Systems and Structures by Alexander Raetsky, Maxim Chetverik, Andre Vegh, and Endre Vegh is a comprehensive guide to two popular chess openings. This book presents diverse and practical options against the queen's pawn opening for dynamic and solid players alike. It covers both the Blumenfeld Counter-Gambit and the Benko Gambit, as well as solid defences such as the Czech Benoni and the Schmid Benoni. In contrast, Black can adopt the Modern Benoni, a highly ambitious defence that creates an exceptional imbalance in the position. The book provides an abundance of notes, tips, warnings, and exercises to help improving players, while key strategies, ideas, and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated. International Master Endre Vegh goes back to basics, studying the fundamental principles of the Modern Benoni and its many variations. This user-friendly guide is ideal for players looking to expand their repertoire and improve their skills in this complex opening.