Underrated and Aggressive Opening Against 1.d4 - The Benko Gambit

Discover an aggressive and underrated chess opening for Black against 1.d4 in this 19-minute video lesson by GM Igor Smirnov. Learn the intricacies of the Benko Gambit, arising after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5, and explore its variations, including the Benoni Defense. Analyze Smirnov's personal experiences with this opening, including his victory against Magnus Carlsen's former coach. Study Carlsen's own use of the Benko Gambit against GM Boris Gelfand, featuring brilliant moves and tactical tricks. Master strategies for handling early pawn captures and gain insights into the opening's potential to create dynamic play. Enhance your chess repertoire with this powerful weapon that can catch opponents off guard and lead to quick victories.

Simple & Aggressive Opening For Black Against 1.d4
1 If White plays 3.dxc5, Benoni Defense
 Benoni Defense: Weenink Variation
2 If White plays 3.Nc3
3 Benko Gambit
Igor Smirnov's game vs Alexey Dreev
Puzzle of the day
 Benko Gambit Accepted: Fully Accepted Variation
KNIGHTMARE
 Igor Smirnov's game vs Magnus Carlsen's coach
Magnus Carlsen's game vs Boris Gelfand
Carlsen's brilliant move!
Carlsen's evil trick