{"product_id":"the-modern-benko-gambit-by-sipke-ernst","title":"The Modern Benko Gambit by Sipke Ernst","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Modern Benko Gambit by Sipke Ernst\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn modern chess, activity has become one of the most prized ressources of all. Engines have taught us again and again that active piece play, the initiative and dynamic pressure can more than compensate for small material or structural concessions. The Benko Gambit fits this philosophy perfectly. By giving up a pawn early, Black immediately gets exactly what the modern player is looking for: open lines, harmonious development and relentless, long-term pressure on White's queenside. It's a genuine fighting opening, ideal for players who don't want to drift into the quiet, slow-maneuvering waters that 1.d4 so often leads to, but instead prefer to seize the initiative and steer the game into sharp, dynamic and double-edged territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree sample video:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/books.chessbase.com\/perma\/c\/6a5ddd42b024956ad1478c4d\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree sample chapter:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/books.chessbase.com\/perma\/c\/6a5ddd43b024956ad1478c93\"\u003eAlternatives Move 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"DivDescription\" class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this course, GM Sipke Ernst (a long-time Benko player himself) presents a complete, up-to-date repertoire built around a fresh interpretation of the opening. Instead of the traditional 5...g6, the modern main line runs 5.bxa6 e6, giving Black compensation of a completely different, more positional character.tackles every important try, from White's critical 5.e3 setups to the anti-Benko move orders with 2.Nf3, and doesn't shy away from the sharpest, most theoretical battles - while always keeping the focus on the ideas, plans and recurring structures that make these positions so pleasant to play. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a practical, ambitious and confidence-building repertoire you can rely on in your own tournaments. Whether you're a lifelong Benko player or looking for a dynamic new answer to 1.d4, this course gives you everything you need to play the gambit with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWith interactive exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDrill this opening repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePlay-out key positions against Fritz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is what is delivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ReiterText\" id=\"Reiter1\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFritztrainer App for Windows and Mac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as download or on DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo course with a running time of approx. 4-8 hrs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepertoire database: save and integrate Fritztrainer games into your own repertoire (in WebApp Opening or in ChessBase)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteractive exercises with video feedback: the authors present exercises and key positions, the user has to enter the solution. With video feedback (also on mistakes) and further explanations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample games as a ChessBase database.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emany Fritztrainer now also available as stream in the ChessBase video portal!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's what the FritzTrainer App can do for you:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ReiterText\" id=\"Reiter2\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideos can run in the Fritztrainer app or in the ChessBase program with board graphics, notation and a large function bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis engine can be switched on at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo pause for manual navigation and analysis in game notation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput of your own variations, engine analysis, with storage in the game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn variations: view specific lines in the ChessBase WebApp Opening with autoplay, memorize variations and practise transformation (initial position - final position).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive opening training: selected opening positions are transferred to the ChessBase WebApp Fritz-online. In a match against Fritz you test your new knowledge and actively play the new opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEven more possibilities: Start FritzTrainer in the ChessBase program!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ReiterText\" id=\"Reiter3\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe database with all games and analyses can be opened directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGames can be easily added to the opening reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect evaluation with game reference, games can be replayed on the analysis board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour own variations are saved and can be added to the own repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplay training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiveBook active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll engines installed in ChessBase can be started for the analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssisted Analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint notation and diagrams (for worksheets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSample video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"AllVideosScreenshots\" class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\" id=\"DivVideo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-video\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ciframe id=\"DivVideo1\" width=\"260px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ck1GTCYOLMw\" title=\"example video of product: The Modern Benko Gambit\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ciframe id=\"DivVideo2\" width=\"260px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0EXdZjfcsNU\" title=\"example video of product: The Modern Benko Gambit\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-times-circle-o fa-6\" 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0-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eChapter 2: 5.e3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5 4.cxb5 a6 5.e3 Bb7 6.Nc3 axb5 7.Bxb5 Qa5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e8.Nf3, 8.a4 and 8.Bc4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e5.e3 and 8.Bd2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e5.e3 and 8.Ne2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eChapter 3: Alternatives Move 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5 4.cxb5 a6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e5.Nc3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e5.b6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e5.f3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eChapter 4: Alternatives Move 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e4.a4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e4.Nd2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e4.Qc2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e4.Nf3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eChapter 5: Alternatives Move 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.dxc5 and 3.e3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.Nf3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eChapter 6: 2.Nf3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 c5 3.d5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e2.Nf3 c5 d5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 c5 alternatives move 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003e2.Nf3 c5 alternatives move 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eChapter 7: Queens Pawn Openings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003eTrompowsky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003eRichter-Veresov\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003eLondon-System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003eExercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003eExercise 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003eExercise 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Richter-Veresov, London-System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003ePractice 2.Nf3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003ePractice Alternatives Move 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003ePractice Alternatives Move 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003ePractice Alternatives Move 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003ePractice 5.e3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003ePractice 5.bxa6 e6 6.Nc3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003ePractice the Whole Repertoire Mixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"heading\"\u003ePractice Positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003eMain Line Position 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003eMain Line Position 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003eMain Line Position 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003eMain Line Position 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003eMain Line Position 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003eMain Line Position 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\"\u003eMain Line 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