Gambit or Positional Trap? Deconstructing the Benko's True Nature

Gambit or Positional Trap? Deconstructing the Benko’s True Nature

Chess openings have personalities. Some burst into the game like uninvited party guests, demanding immediate attention. The Benko Gambit does neither. It walks through the front door, announces it brought a gift, and then casually mentions the gift is actually your own pawn. The question that has puzzled players for decades is simple: what exactly […]

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