Opening Repertoire: The Modern Benoni

The Modern Benoni is a highly aggressive opening against White's 1 d4, allowing Black to gain dynamic counterplay while placing White under immediate pressure. This book provides a complete repertoire for Black, with a question and answer approach for effective study.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 447 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2020
Publisher: Everyman Chess

The Modern Benoni is a highly aggressive approach for Black to counter White's 1 d4 opening. While it allows White to establish a preponderance of central pawns, which traditionally gives the first player an advantage, Black gains the opportunity for dynamic counterplay. This puts White under immediate pressure, as any inaccurate moves can be disastrous.

In this book, FIDE Master John Doknjas delves into all aspects of the Modern Benoni, providing well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Each annotated game offers valuable lessons on how to play the opening, along with instructive commentary on typical middlegame plans. With thorough variations and explanations on pawn structures and piece placement, this book caters to both strong masters and less experienced players. The format is ideal for chess players who are eager to improve their game.

Throughout the book, readers are continually challenged to answer probing questions, a method that greatly encourages the learning and practicing of vital skills, just as much as the traditional assimilation of chess knowledge.

A complete repertoire for Black in the Modern Benoni is presented, along with a question and answer approach that provides an excellent study method. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the Modern Benoni and improving their chess skills.

Weight: 754g
Dimension: 171 x 240 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781781945261