Book Description
The Modern Benoni is one of Black's most swashbuckling openings, used to devastating effect by such players as Tal, Fischer, Kasparov and Topalov. From the outset, Black creates extreme imbalance, setting his piece activity and queenside play against White's spatial preponderance and central majority. However, during the 1980s and much of the 1990s, the Benoni fell under a cloud as a result of some very direct attacking systems by White. In this book, John Watson particularly focuses on various subtle move-orders by which Black can try to avoid White's most dangerous systems and direct the game into more palatable channels. King's Indian players will also find this book invaluable, since Watson covers many lines that can arise from King's Indian move-orders.
Customer Reviews:
good talker.......2005-01-12
we all know watson is a good talker, which shows in this book.
the theory is top rate, but of course it is the benoni so white can choose the tourture method.
well worth the money.
Must Win with Black? Then break glass:.......2004-06-29
When choosing a defense against 1 d4, there are essentially two schools of thought. For those wanting dynamism, there is the Grunfeld, Kings Indian, Benko, Leningrad Dutch, and Benoni. As well, there are less reputable lines such as the Albin or Budapest. For those wanting solidity, there is the Tartakower, the QGA, and the Slav. Somewhere in the middle is the Nimzo-Indian. For those who prefer dynamism, current fashion in top-flight chess might give one pause. The sharp defenses all seem to be in decline, in my opinion, and are wheeled out less than ever before. I have been looking at the games from the on-going FIDE WCh contest in Tripoli, and my comments seem justified. Still, the man who will certainly win this contest, V.Topalov, has in his repetoire the Modern Benoni. In crucial contests at Dortmund over the years, he has played it against Kramnik and Dreev. His victory over Dreev in 2002, in the dreaded Taimanov variation, should hearten any Benoni advocate. The Benoni is a complicated openings complex. Each subvariation gives both sides multiple options. Given the pawn imbalances inherent in this system, play can often become very tactical. By this, I mean that the Black player often has to embark on a tactical combination to break free of the grip white can put on the center. These operations benefit from extensive preparation and planning. Trying to work them out over the board can be a nerve-wracking experience. While black has many options against the various white deployments, the system tends to be very unforgiving if a mistake is made by black in the intial deployment of his forces. So intricate is the Benoni logic, it cannot withstand much stress from plausible, yet dubious moves. If white gets his pawn thrust with e5 or f5 in successfully, the experience is much like being gored with a trident. I have found the Modern Benoni to be a very difficult defense to wield. As an amateur player, trying to improve, and play in higher-rated events, it has been a gruesome experience playing the Benoni. Still, I tend to think that black would still have many problems no matter which defense he tried (among the dynamic ones I mentioned) all of them are under serious fire from one line or another. But to address the Benoni, and specifically Watson's book. Despite my defeats, I have become familiar with the theory of the Benoni. First of all, I think any player wanting to play the Benoni should try to acquire the old "Mastering the Modern Benoni and Benko" book. It explains usefull tactical ideas. To a lesser extent, so does the old Norwood book. I think the new ECO volume A 5th edition is very necessary. Kinsman's book is also usefull, but I have found some glaring omisions in his analysis (in the Modern Main line with 10 Nxb5, to be specific) that suggest caution in his opinions. The Attila Schneider three volume set is also packed with ideas. Watson himself used these volumes, with caution. There is a chessbase CD disk out there, which I found usefull. I have no idea what the upcoming "Starting out:the Modern Benoni" will be like, I have never heard of the author. But the very idea of chess juniors trying to play the Benoni evokes images of a game of chainsaw twister. Anyway, while every line of the benoni has some sting, most players tend to view the Modern Main line, or Modern classical as the key variation. Primarily because of its life-draining potential, this line is responsible for the deep decline of the benoni. It requires carefull knowledge of move-order nuances. A slight-move order twist can open all sorts of possible counterplay for black. But in the main line, most benoni experts tend to think black should play 9..b5, and then the bishop capture leads to a draw (with "best play", Karpov has banged his head against a wall trying to win these positions) where black seems to have no way of stirring up any winning chances. I have no idea what is happening after the knight recapture. Some friends have shown me lines where some of the sharp play seen by black comes under question. Nevertheless, I am still reasonable sure that this is where a benoni player should give his full attention. But not Watson. He recommends 9..Nh5, which ECO gives as +/= for white. Still, his analysis is certainly interesting. I am still too much of an amateur to offer a verdict of his analysis, but if it holds up, then the benoni player truly has something to be happy about. The other line is the Taimanov attack. This line, with dramatic games such as Gulko-Savon, and Kasparov-Nunn frightened many away from the benoni. The main line (seen in Gulko-Savon) seems to put black under fierce attack. But analysis (by Nunn in his brilliant chess minitures, a good book) seems to indicate that black can refute this attack. I tend to agree (although one slip and...) Watson does not try to tackle the main line of the Taimanov (a pity) but looks at the Qh4 lines. These try to soften up the white position by causing a loosing of the white king position with g3. Does it work? I don't know. Others have published refutations of some of Watson's analysis here, but I prefer to label it as "under discussion". These two lines tend to bring into focus what others have mentioned here: that many people's favorite benoni lines are ommitted from this book. While that is true, I can assure the reader that what lines are in the book are no less intersting than what is left out. The previous reviewer who complained about the move 13..Ne5 being ommitted from the Fianchetto line (if I recall correectly, seen in famous games such as Korchnoi-Mecking and Korchnoi-Kasparov) well..the move is a whirlpool of complications, not necessarily better for black. Watson's suggestion of 13..Nb6 is certainly the sounder choice. Another interesting line is the Penrose attack (from Penrose-Tal) where I like Watson's crazy alternative of 9..Ng4. In the Four pawns, his suggestion of Nbd7(also seen in Ward's Foxy video) is worth a look. Watson brings the reader's attention to the danger lurking in the move 7 Bf4, which I noted with horror, as I started going through the lines. Very scary stuff. All in all, I think Watson has done a great service to all would-be Benoni players, and come up with a number of interesting ideas. I keep an eye on Informator, to see what is going on in the Benoni, and I do not see many people tackling the main lines. Unlike the Kings Indian or Grunfeld (about which I know far less)where it seems to me many speak of very real problems that need to be overcome to keep the opening on the map, in the benoni I actually think the situation is not quite that bad. In theory, I think black can stay on the board. As a practical tournament weapon? I am less sure. While I have enjoyed studying the Benoni, playing it has proved a difficult task. It is not an easy opening to work through all the twists and turns. To play or not to play it is like being the battlefield commander trying to decide whether to use chlorine gas or not, and not being sure which way the wind is blowing. Both players could easily end up choking in a green fog..
Another great repertiore guide by Watson.......2003-11-14
As stated by an earlier reviewer, this book will not cover every variation in every line. Watson gives 2 (sometimes 3) workable lines and you choose whichever suits your style. All main lines and sidelines are addressed here, and there are quite a few of them.
A good bit of his analysis is original with the remainder being tweaks on more known lines. The real plus comes with his titanic efforts to come up with new ideas in the dreaded Taimanov and the Modern Main line. I used to have issues in both of these lines, but following Watson's (admittedly crazy looking) recommendations has given me a great chance to fight for the win again! Ah, the looks you will get when you deliver the easily blocked, tempo losing check in the Taimanov or the 5 move journey of your Kings Knight to a4 (!) starting on move 9 (!!) in the Modern Main lines. They'll think you're insane, but you'll know the truth...
For anyone thinking of taking up the Benoni, realize this is an EXTREMELY complicated opening, fraught with tactical pitfalls and frantic attacks for both sides...to get the most out of the opening for black will sometimes require material sacrifices (I am a King's Gambiteer, so dumping material for attack is really sort of normal for me). All of this turns out well, but if you aren't accustomed to the drama when you are down a pawn or an exchange, you may want something less freaky. One thing is for sure: this ain't CaroKann-esque in the least!
"Food for thought ..." (on the Modern Benoni).......2003-08-31
I have had dozens of requests to review this book, 3 or 4 in the last few weeks alone. So ... by popular request - - - (I first started working on this review back in May or June of this year.) You should also know I am a Life-Master, and I have taught chess (professionally) for a number of years now. {I also have played the Benoni many times in tournaments.}
The first thing you notice when you pick up this book is the black color and the chessboard and pieces on the cover. The striking logo by the publisher, and the blurb on the front cover promises you: "THOROUGH coverage and INSIDER knowledge of a controversial opening system," by John Watson. (my emphasis) The book is fairly large ... a tad over 200 pages.
The price is fairly hefty; some book dealers want close to thirty bucks for this volume. (Thank goodness {for} Amazon.com!)
The cover is a sturdy flex-type; the pages are opaque with minimal `bleed-through.' The font is very good, clear and easily readable. The diagrams are excellent. The typesetting was done by P. Nunn, and the editor was G. Burgess. Overall, you cannot ask for a better team than the one that this publisher, (Gambit); brings to you.
One thing that I noticed almost right away was the way the author handles certain systems. For example, instead of having separate chapters for "The Mikenas Attack," (and several other related systems); "The Early Nf3 and e5 Lines," (for lack of a better name); and "The Taimanov `Anti-Benoni' System," (8.Bb5+) ... ... ... the author takes the liberty of lumping them all under one chapter. (This is not necessarily bad, I would have preferred to have independent treatment of these complicated lines.)
So I began to study the lines. Although we are told the author used several chess analysis-engines to check his work, I found at least six or seven `holes' and/or oversights in just one chapter. I also found that I could NOT find many of my favorite lines in this book. For example: In Chapter 5, beginning on page 72, (After the moves 1.d4, Nf6; 2.c4, c5; 3.d5, e6; 4.Nc3, exd5; 5.cxd5, d6; 6.e4, g6; 7.f4, Bg7;) one of the sharpest and most controversial lines is the Mikenas Attack with 8.e5!? The main lines begin with 8...dxe5; any ECO will reveal this. But the author does NOT even examine these lines ... preferring to recommend (instead) the playable, but somewhat tame 8...Nfd7. (He does not even bother to analyze the alternatives.)
This scenario is repeated over and over. For example, In Chapter Six (6), the author deals with the "Fianchetto Systems," (pg. # 110) ... or those lines where the player of the White pieces choose to play an early g3, followed by Bg2 and then Castles. (0-0) Line # A311) page # 117, we find White playing the move, 12.Nc4. Now the hottest and topical lines are ALL the ones that follow the move, 12...Ne5. (They also might be the ones that give Black the greatest winning chances.) But IM J. Watson refuses to look at these lines, and instead provides the comment: "Theory approves of 12...Ne5; as well, but the theory on it could fill a small book. In my opinion, 12...Nb6; is fully satisfactory and provides plenty of winning chances." And turning to page # 120 after the move, 13...Nb6; the author again does not even bother to look at the move 13...Ne5; (`!') and instead tells us: "I'm choosing this move to be consistent with the 12.Nc4, Nb6; of Line A311. Most of the same themes certainly apply."
Now I don't know about you, but when I plunk down my hard-earned cash for a large book, I darn well expect the author to at least look at the main lines of any variation - especially after both the front and back cover promises: "thorough coverage" and "invaluable" analysis.
The above scenario repeated itself over and over again, I would look for the "main line" in a certain variation, only to have the author brush it aside and offer an inferior or less-played alternative. In fact, this happened so often, I went looking for the reason; I found it buried in the foreword to this book. The author tells you there that this book does NOT offer you comprehensive coverage, but rather this is a book where Watson chooses your repertoire for you, and ONLY analyzes those lines he deems as suitable or playable.
So let's talk about what is (majorly) WRONG with this book:
#1.) Many lines are NOT covered or analyzed at all.
# 2.) Players of the White pieces will find this book almost useless ... unless they are overly concerned with what this author's devout followers might have his devotee's playing.
# 3.) Too many sub-variations. (Many of the lower-rated players I showed this book to could not navigate their way through some of the endless lines contained in the various notes.)
# 4.) NOT enough verbiage and explanation telling us what the ideas and common threats are in any particular situation.
# 5.) Doubtful evaluations. (See page # 146. He considers this position equal, a check with any of the popular programs will reveal White has at least a slight edge and went on to win.)
So having said everything above, what is RIGHT about this book?
#1.) A complete repertoire. Any player who is rated BELOW 1800, (and isn't terribly ambitious); will find a complete system that he could play against virtually ANY conceivable line.
# 2.) MUCH new and original analysis - the author was not afraid to go out on a limb and look at many alternatives that have not been previously explored by theory. Any player who is looking for new and original ideas to surprise an `over-booked' opponent, should definitely check this book out.
# 3.) The analysis to the Taimanov System and the Modern Main line is a real blessing and almost completely rehabilitates some of these systems for the second player. (These two chapters are the book's redemption and make it worth the cost of this book, at least in my opinion.)
Players who want complete and concise analysis of the Modern Benoni will not find it here. (See the book by Kinsman instead.) Players who want a COMPLETE repertoire and maybe like the idea of going `out of book' early to surprise some players - should definitely consider getting this book.
God it's complicated!.......2002-06-21
The Benoni is to me one of the hardest openings to master. A lot of schemes seem to be equivalent but they all differ in subtles move order or transpositions or piece manoeuvres. The book is excellent to understand the different systems, but the matter demands a lot of work.
Book Description
In this user-friendly book, International Master Endre Vegh goes back to basics, studying the fundamental principles of the Modern Benoni and its many variations. Throughout the book there are an abundance of notes, tips, warnings, and exercises to help improving players, while key strategies, ideas, and tactics for both sides are clearly illustrated.
Customer Reviews:
An excellent self-teaching tool .......2005-04-11
Written bay Endre Vegh, an International Chess Master and coach, Starting Out: Modern Benoni discusses the Modern Benoni, one of Black's most creative and aggressive defenses to the queen's pawn opening, which has been put to good use by such great players as Mikhail Tal, Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov. Allowing Black to create a drastic position imbalance from the beginning, it offers the chance for great advances but requires that both players press ahead boldly as to hesitate where the Modern Benoni is involved is sure to inspire disaster. Illustrating its points and examples with sample games and chessboard diagrams, Starting Out: Modern Benoni is an excellent self-teaching tool and a highly recommended resource for avid chess players of intermediate to advanced skill level.
Book Description
This book considers every important variation of the Modern Benoni with particular emphasis on those which the reader is likely to encounter in his or her own games
Customer Reviews:
A Group snapshot, out of focus.......2004-08-23
The Modern Benoni lacks a really comprehensive tome. The older "The Complete Benoni" is the best attempt out there, but it is somewhat dated now, and could use updating. In my opinion, the Benoni, being vast and complex, has not really had all its secrets revealed to us. In general, while there are many lines, there seems to be two in particular that seem to put the viability of the Benoni defense into question. The Modern Main Line, or Modern Classical line, with h3, attempts to stifle the black counterplay. It comes close enough to doing just this that the Benoni has faded out of fashion. The accepted black counter with 9..b5 is not a fully acceptable answer. The endgame after 10 Bxb5 seems (in my opinion, not shared by all) to be winning for white. So the alternatives to 9..b5 have to be looked at. 9..Nh5 is recommened by Watson, but this leads to serious pawn structure damage for black. Is his activity enough to carry him through? I am not sure. Other 9th moves seem dicey as well. If masters felt this h3 line was not such a problem, well we would see many more Benoni games being ventured, but we do not. The verdict is still out on this line. This book does not help us, it actually is misleading as to the true state of theory. The other line to worry about is the Taimanov attack. This line has been around longer and has more theory. Still, in my opinion, the true verdict of several key lines is still not quite clear. Kinsman does better here, but his notes could use more depth. The Taimanov line really shot the Benoni into the realm of disreputable defenses. While several lines still have questions, one gets the sense that enough masters were put off by the problems of the line that serious discussions of the topic seemed to grind to a halt. I still have questions that are unanswered. My instinct tells me that black has enough resiliency to survive these positions, but I may never prove it. As for all the other lines, while there are many sharp and difficult positions, I get the impression that black can deal with them. The Benoni leads to many tense positions. Black must develop with a clear plan. One slip, and black can get his forces fouled up. Black has less space to work with, so a mistake in the opening might be fatal. Having said that, the dynamics of the benoni are very interesting. If one comes to understand the freeing sacrificial possibilities inherent in the black position, one can look forward to games where one sometimes blasts free of the white grip. This book has many examples to show the good, the bad, and the ugly. My instinct tells me the Benoni will probably remain on the margins of accepted theory, thus, I do not think theory will advance as quickly as it once did. This is a shame, but a fact one must accept. For the bold player wishing to blaze new paths, The Benoni is a good choice. I think one must accept the idea that the books will only show us but so much about this opening. One must have a bit of the daring explorer in them to play this. In order to face the dangerous lines I talked about, I think a player is going to have to do some work on his own, if only to help convince oneself that one can survive. In sum, I recommend this book, as a useful tool to help learn this opening. However, one should know the Benoni is an unstable opening choice, and involves significant risk. However, I think it can still be effective, and is a worthy choice for bold spirits who are willing to go ahead with intuitive guesswork instead of required moves ordained by theory.
A dog-gone good opening manual........2001-09-27
When asked by the editor of the Georgia State Chess Magazine to review the new book on the Modern Benoni by Kinsman, I thought this must have been fate ¡K or a fortuitous - even a very serendipitous - event.
You see I am a Master and I teach chess professionally. And the Benoni was one of the very first openings I ever studied in depth. I must have close to 30 books and pamphlets on the Benoni that I have gathered over the years. (Like the book, Modern Benoni Dynamics [hard-back], by Steffen Zeuthen. ¶ 1976. I am told this is now something of a collector's item.)
I first played the Benoni as a lower-rated player in the 70's. Eventually I gave it up as, "too complex," but later came back to it as a Master, (in the 1980's); on the advice of GM D. Gurevich. (He told me to have something very complex and double-edged to play against lower-rated players.)
I still use this opening too - indeed I crushed a very strong master (2435 ELO) with this opening in one of the "Dos Hermanos/ICC (Internet) Qualifying Tournaments" earlier this year. (I do not give the game, as it is basically a blitz game and a relatively routine [Benoni] affair.)
Upon first examining this book, you note that it is definitely well made - like all books from this publisher. (EVERYMAN Chess.) The bindings are securely sewn and glued in, and very sturdy. (Unlike some other chess books!) The "flex-cover" is thick and very durable. The pages are relatively opaque, (with little bleed-through); supple, and are acid-free. The ink used in the print is clear and bold and does not run if it becomes wet.
(I also want to comment here on the publisher. Everyman Press probably has the highest standards of any modern-day publisher of chess-books. They obviously have editors, typesetters and proofreaders who at least know the moves of the game! And this was NOT true of publishers of chess books in the past.)
The material is neat, clear, and very well organized. There are 10 chapters in three main sections. Just about every line that one could expect to have played against you is covered. The Sections are based on the opening variations, consisting of a total of 64 complete, well-annotated games presenting the material. (Approximately 145 total pages.)
The blurb on the back cover reads: "The Modern Benoni (1. d4, Nf6; 2. c4, c5; 3. d5, e6;) is one of Black's most dynamic Queen's Pawn Openings. From the third move, Black strives to create a permanent imbalance in the pawn structure, with exciting results. Both players must be utterly fearless in carrying out their plans; in the Benoni he who hesitates, is lost!" Truer words were never spoken. I would also like to add that this is a razor-sharp line and anyone who fears intense tactical battles should probably avoid it like the plague!
h IM Andrew Kinsman is a well-known player and trainer; who is an expert on the Benoni. He remains very objective; as we see one of his wins in this book, and then one of his losses.
Section One covers the "Main Lines," (Classical) including the tricky lines that use an early h3 by White. Section Two covers The Four Pawns and the Mikenas Attacks, The "Flick-Knife" Variation, (The Taimanov); The Modern or Samisch Variation, (White pawn to f3); and other systems - such as the oddball line that GM Seirawan often employs. (Bd3 & Nge2). Section Three covers the lines that avoid an early e2-e4 by White. (The "Knight's Tour" Variation by White.) This section also covers the line that features the use of an early Bf4 by White. This line was extremely popular in tournament praxis just a few years ago.
When I first got the book, I tried to go through it in great detail. (Indeed, I have been through the book, cover-to-cover; many times!) I pulled up about a dozen games up on my database [program] and checked the game scores for accuracy. I then had my daughter pick out 4 games at random. (She chose - Games # 1, # 4, # 23, # 54.) I went over every move, note and line of these 4 games many, many times. I looked for: errors in analysis, misprints, and diagrams that have the incorrect position. I found no mistakes of this type.
(But upon going through the book again later, I did discover that the diagram at the bottom of page # 14 has the wrong position. I also refer you to page # 56 of game # 23. {Lautier - Sutovsky; Tillburg, 1996.} In the variation after 22¡KRxd5?; Kinsman writes: "Plaskett points out the major improvement 22¡KRc7!; 23. d6, Rcc8; 24. Bg4, Rcd8; 25. Bxd7, Rxe5!; (Lautier only considered 25¡KRxd7; 26. Nc5) 26. Bg4, f5; ("-/+") and Black is winning. The game move results in a very advantageous ending for White." This is all basically true. But the first thing to note is that the move 24. Bg4?!, is vastly inferior to 24. Nf6+, which I found almost straightaway. After 24. Nf6+, Nxf6; 25. exf6, Bxf6; 26. d7, Rxe1+; 27. Rxe1, Rd8; 28. Re8+, Kg7; 29. RxR/d8, Bxd8; 30. Bb7, and White has a very large, if not a winning advantage. The other thing I want to point out in this variation, is that 26. Bg4 may not be the best move, again. It seems that
26. Rac1(!?) may be slightly better. I could show you more lines and variations of this type. But I won't as that simply would be showing off. My main point of this foray is: # 1.) Don¡¦t ever take anything at face value; #2.) No one's analysis is air-tight, improvements can always be found if one is willing to search; and # 3.) You must be willing to work very hard to really learn an opening. {I also wonder whether or not IM Kinsman uses a computer and a good chess analysis-engine to check all of his work.} And to be honest, many of these finer points - especially to the average player - may seem like so much splitting of hairs.)
The next thing I did was to take out my many other books on this opening and make a list and see if all the pertinent lines were covered. And they are! In short just about everything you might need or want in a book of this type is here. A special bonus is the introduction. Here the author gives an over-view of the variations, including the fact that he examines - in detail! - the four main pawn breaks of this opening. He also considers what type of pawn structures may arise from such moves, and what the advantages and disadvantages of each formation are. (I wish chess books had done all this 25 years ago. It probably would have taken me a lot less time to become a Master if they had!! I cannot stress enough how important it will be to study this section if you purchase this book!) Another plus is the summary and a "schematic" at the end of each chapter. (The author tells you what lines are played and in which games you can find the analysis of these lines.) In addition to this, there is a very fine table of contents with a lot of useful information, and a very complete index of the complete games in the back of the book.
The games and the analysis are modern, there are very few "dinosaurs" present here. The author also incorporates a great deal of material into some of the games, so that virtually every possible line is thoroughly covered. Additionally, the author always conveniently points out where a certain variation is analyzed, so you should never be lost or groping about to find where your favorite continuation is examined. I would also like to point out that GM Topalov is the hero of this book, as he champions our defense many times with the Black pieces. References to his games are found throughout this entire book. (Hats off to the American Nick DeFirmian, he has also been a fairly regular adherent of this opening.)
There is very little, if anything "wrong" with this book. I would advise the average player to purchase MCO-14 in addition to this book. But since this is what I advise ALL my students, this does NOT even amount to a real criticism of the author or this book!
I do wonder about the choice of games. By pulling up all the lines in my database, with the ECO codes A70/00 to A79/99; using 2400 ELO as a cut-off point; it pulls up nearly 3000 games. When I sort these according to the average rating of both players, one begins to notice a few things that are relative to this book. The game with the two highest-rated participants would be Karpov-Topalov; Las Palmas 1996. (That game is in this book.) But many others, such as A. Karpov - G. Kamsky; (The FIDE World Championships, Elista, Russia; [#15] 1996.) are not in this book. Since the author does not tell us how he arrived at his criterion for selecting games, (Most chess authors DO NOT give this information either.); we are left to wonder. But I will say that ALL the main lines are well covered, and there is really no need to worry on this front. (If you are a "Theory Hound," you will see many of the most important games of the M.B. of the last 25 years covered in these pages!)
[I should also note that if you thumb through the last 5-10 Informants, you would quickly see that every significant Benoni game of the last few years is not covered here. One is often left wondering exactly how an author choose
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A65 MODERN BENONI * Boris Gelfand & A. Kapengut * 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 c5 3 d5 e6 4 Nc3 exd6 5 cxd6 Nf6 6 e4 * 100 Games * 1996 * 158 Lines * 892 Footnotes * 200 Pages * Sahovski Informator * 1st Ed. * 4to PAPERBACK Lotsa Diagrams! * List Price = OP / $18.00 - $40.00
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A70 MODERN BENONI * Boris Gelfand & A. Kapengut * 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 c5 3 d5 e6 4 Nc3 exd6 5 cxd6 Nf6 6 e4 g6 7 Nf3 * 100 Games * 1996 * 166 Lines * 977 Footnotes * 200 Pages * Sahovski Informator * 1st Ed. * 4to PAPERBACK Lotsa Diagrams! * List Price = OP / $18.00 - $50.00
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