Benko Gambit - Chess Openings Explained

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  • @steelyspielbergo
    @steelyspielbergo 9 років тому +136

    Wow, someone listened to me. It's like my existence has meaning! Thanks!

  • @dgmisal1979
    @dgmisal1979 8 років тому +8

    Putting this together with the Benoni trilogy makes a great lesson series. Thanks so much. I've really enjoyed Jonathan's lectures. Very well prepared and presented.

  • @eduardodelagarza3318
    @eduardodelagarza3318 9 років тому +33

    I love when someone is able to explain a main line variation of an opening and its ideas. I've been playing this variation for quite a while now and I really learned a lot from this video. Specifically that white shouldn't get crazy and try to play f4, e5 and f5. I really feel that as a non-member of the chess club I shouldn't have any say on what topic will be covered on the lecture but since Jonathan encouraged us to submit some openings I would really like to see the samisch variation of the kings indian as black or a recommendation on how to play against the caro kann as white. Thank you very much for all the videos I really enjoy them!

    • @kmktruthserum9328
      @kmktruthserum9328 6 років тому +3

      Im here because finegold got crazy honestly

    • @minsungkim6792
      @minsungkim6792 5 років тому +1

      @@kmktruthserum9328 are you suggesting he wasn't before?

  • @yuvalp3403
    @yuvalp3403 5 років тому +11

    R.I.P Pal Benko, You shall be missed.

  • @dmtree__
    @dmtree__ 9 років тому +39

    5:55 But it's not hanging, White has Qa4 at the end winning a piece :)

    • @yadasampatidasa8690
      @yadasampatidasa8690 6 років тому +2

      But what happens after Qa4+ Bd7?

    • @yoannhappe9281
      @yoannhappe9281 6 років тому

      @@yadasampatidasa8690 Qxe4 I guess...

    • @priyharshgangwar
      @priyharshgangwar 5 років тому +3

      @@yadasampatidasa8690 Don't play Qa4+ directly. After Nxe4 or Bxe4 capture that minor piece first and once black recaptures then do Qa4+ winning the piece

    • @DavidCook-pm4yf
      @DavidCook-pm4yf Місяць тому

      Jonathan reached this position moving carelessly to prove a previous concept and at a quick glance noticed two attackers and one defender. The person who mentioned Qa4+ also said "but it's not hanging" (smiley face) because it isn't. There is no Bishop d7 if Black takes e4 white takes, black takes... Then Qa4+ wins the piece so black cannot afford to take the pawn in this position.

  • @deadlysilent7120
    @deadlysilent7120 5 років тому +2

    today i learned that something so small and simple shouldn't be taken for granted like the D3 square

  • @PinnedKnight
    @PinnedKnight 8 років тому +4

    I really like your way of presenting. involving the audience and your dry sense of humour. Thx for the video.

  • @aitorgarcia1147
    @aitorgarcia1147 9 років тому +5

    This new series of chess lectures are awesome and very well delivered! I hope to see some grunfeld ideas in the next videos. Thnks!

  • @DavidCook-pm4yf
    @DavidCook-pm4yf Місяць тому

    21:50 After Na4 there's one Rook move not mentioned (a3) Nc2 forks the Rooks so it's still up an exchange for Black but yet another option white has in this position.

  • @losyart
    @losyart 9 років тому +8

    very likeable guy i like his lecture a lot

  • @DavidRodriguez-fj1wi
    @DavidRodriguez-fj1wi 9 років тому +4

    As a chess coach I like the format of the lesson.

  • @badrinouss
    @badrinouss 9 років тому +5

    Greate Job Jonathan, I like he bot Videos, I'm Waiting for the next

  • @JosephTruelson
    @JosephTruelson 8 років тому +1

    Amazing lectures, I'm surprised at how well the plans are explained here.

  • @VilinhaDaPadaria
    @VilinhaDaPadaria 9 років тому

    I've just played against this variation of the Benko and I did pretty well because of this lecture. Very instructive, thank you Jonathan ;)

  • @hnalike7778
    @hnalike7778 5 років тому

    I understood the importance of d3 square and the move rookb1. Both key aquares as well as e5. I think its the soul of this opening. Thanks alot. A few more videos of some advanced variations will be appreciated. As we all know there isnt enough stuff about benko gambit available.

  • @DJrouxy
    @DJrouxy 8 років тому +1

    Very nice covering ! thanks

  • @bigbrother5024
    @bigbrother5024 9 років тому +2

    Great lecture, thanks, keep 'em coming! Even more rewarding to watch at 0.9x speed :-) so no problem cramming a lot of information in the hour. Please keep asking quick "what's the best next move" questions even if your audience is baffled, it's a nice cue to pause the video and have a quick think.

  • @moseskamau9915
    @moseskamau9915 4 місяці тому

    Excellent teaching ❤

  • @Greg763
    @Greg763 2 роки тому

    Thank you Jonathan

  • @dariopirtea5409
    @dariopirtea5409 4 роки тому +1

    Very nice explain the chess openings. I wish you continued success!

  • @SimsHacks
    @SimsHacks 7 років тому +1

    great videos! thanks for them!
    -greets from Czechia by 1700 FIDE player

  • @bombrix5195
    @bombrix5195 9 років тому +18

    Dear administration of the channel! I think this video should be renamed to "... Benko gambit, fianchetto variation". It would be much more precise and helpful. Like the first video of this series: "... slav, Noteboom variation". Thanks for the video)

  • @Royce1508
    @Royce1508 9 років тому +3

    Thanks for the lecture Jonathan, very nice again. As an idea for any next lectures, I think it would be nice to look at the Petroff defense for black. Especially I would be interested in some of blacks more aggresive lines in this opening, if those lines even exist(?).

  • @wormtownpaul
    @wormtownpaul 5 років тому +1

    Great video! Any chance of a follow up where the gambit is declined?

  • @mejva
    @mejva 9 років тому +4

    I request some main Gruenfeld variations

  • @WatcheroftheVoid
    @WatcheroftheVoid 5 років тому

    very informative with simple understanding. Thanks very clearly able to listen too

  • @crows671
    @crows671 3 роки тому

    Jonathan is an incredible teacher

  • @user-hz5kp9ur7d
    @user-hz5kp9ur7d 9 років тому +4

    Very nice video! suggestion: Paulsen/Taimanov/Kan . Our sicilian really needs improving!

  • @renehenriksen1735
    @renehenriksen1735 8 років тому

    Nice to get some coverage on the Benko-gambit or Volga-gambit as it is also known....

  • @VsevoPIII
    @VsevoPIII 3 місяці тому

    Off-screen, a guy's struggling on the toilet: "Ugh... not again!" You hear grunts and a strained, "Why did I eat that chili?" Someone nearby yells, "You wrestling a bear in there?

  • @antoniovarela4444
    @antoniovarela4444 9 років тому +2

    Thanks again for the insight.
    If we can choose i would vote for the Sicilian Kan, with 4. ... a6, without the Maroczy Bind to follow.

  • @MrLimon27
    @MrLimon27 9 років тому +2

    I love gambits x3

  • @bikash7773
    @bikash7773 9 років тому +2

    thanks for this video. Could you please make some video on middle game based on french defence

  • @jemsitastanow6345
    @jemsitastanow6345 24 дні тому

    Thanks 🎉

  • @MLGeddy
    @MLGeddy 4 роки тому

    20:24 you forgot NA2 puting pressure to room then if knight khite tale knight black Black Bb2 double attack to both white rook and the black can win white rook in exchange of bishop or knight

  • @sheikmanzoor5003
    @sheikmanzoor5003 3 роки тому

    ""That's kind of the biggest secrets in chess. Just don't do anything ""🔥😂

  • @soumyashekharsaha148
    @soumyashekharsaha148 8 років тому

    please cover the benoni defence in detail. it is only the gambit

  • @MagmaTeja
    @MagmaTeja 9 років тому +6

    It's amazing how you get massacred if you don't know your openings...

    • @peristiloperis7789
      @peristiloperis7789 8 років тому +1

      That's why I came here. I have just lost a game as white in this gambit. It's a pain.

  • @lestrelincom
    @lestrelincom 6 років тому

    Very nice introduction to the main line of the Volga Gambit. I'll take some of your insights to build my lesson (i'm trainer too).
    I've juste a little problem : you gave 2 references of games in the comments of the video but you're actually showing three of them :)
    Can you precise which one is what ?

  • @Jay-ro7zu
    @Jay-ro7zu 6 років тому

    at 22:22 Black can also play Bc2!?

  • @chandrasekarplanck5934
    @chandrasekarplanck5934 8 років тому

    I follow your channel. Great videos to share with us beginners.

  • @RalphSalem-l4b
    @RalphSalem-l4b 6 місяців тому

    36:10 can we play Bd5

  • @davidlagergren7816
    @davidlagergren7816 9 років тому +7

    Some Dutsch (attacking) lines are my request. Or the Grand prix attack!

  • @duumitri
    @duumitri 8 років тому

    thanks so much for this one :)

  • @thelonewolf43
    @thelonewolf43 9 років тому +1

    I would like to see the closed sicilian.

  • @SyncChrome
    @SyncChrome 9 років тому

    Queen's Indian ftw... Petrosian variation. Seems like a good lecture for Mr.Akobian.

  • @uberto8966
    @uberto8966 9 років тому

    I request for Modern Scandinavian Defense or Caro-Kann

  • @antanaszilakauskis3393
    @antanaszilakauskis3393 7 років тому

    Can you show the benoni against d4 Nf6 c4 c5 e3

  • @pramodnvs54
    @pramodnvs54 9 років тому

    can we know how to play against the sicilian najdorf and french defense as white?

  • @abkarahmed9180
    @abkarahmed9180 8 років тому

    there is no concentraton in the lecture.

  • @nathanmillington5003
    @nathanmillington5003 8 років тому

    In the final game, what could black have done differently to prevent white from gaining such an advantage? Or is it simply the case that white will always win with accurate play? thanks.

  • @MachineEnterprises
    @MachineEnterprises 9 років тому

    Hi, just wanted to ask, what program are you using? :)

  • @WilliamStoner
    @WilliamStoner 9 років тому +2

    I understand this was designed for UA-cam (looks and motions to the camera frequently), but the instructor needs to talk to the audience that's actually there and not the camera, it comes off as in insult to the audience in most cases. Refer to Ben Finegold's style, he appeals to both the camera and the audience.

    • @WilliamStoner
      @WilliamStoner 9 років тому

      +William Stoner Other than that this was a good topic and it was well-presented.

    • @MichelNabil
      @MichelNabil 9 років тому

      he also keeps on calling his audience "The Intelligent people" when he asks them to predict the next best move... which holds a funny humor in itself yea, but also its a bit insulting to them if they didn't predict the right answer..

    • @bigbrother5024
      @bigbrother5024 9 років тому +1

      +Michel Nabil Obviously he knows a lot of folks in the audience personally, so I don't think it can be insulting.

    • @bigbrother5024
      @bigbrother5024 9 років тому

      +William Stoner True, speaking to both the audience and the camera would look more "pro". Actually the general rule is to never look into the camera, if you break the 4th wall viewers get confused and drop whatever they're doing in front of the screen :-p

    • @DragonBuddah
      @DragonBuddah 9 років тому +1

      +William Stoner I had the impression it was meant to be just a video recording, but then they allowed some people to attend it and they became "the audience".

  • @manfredbley1908
    @manfredbley1908 5 років тому

    about 6:00: ...Bf5? provocates e4, which makes the weakness on d3? But e4 with a tempo makes the white position much better, coz the B. has to go back, which loses a tempo. Of course Nxe4 is not possible. he think he changed the variations! thats not a good quality. (...Nxe4 Qa4 +-)

  • @klimtkiller
    @klimtkiller 9 років тому

    can you do a vid on the french defence where it goes like e4 e6 d4 d5 nd2 (or nc3) dxe4 nxe4. (then i guess nf6 is correct?) it's what i play but i don't know if that is an accurate variation.

  • @valentijnraw
    @valentijnraw 9 років тому +1

    Dat cough doe

  • @optionalroux4347
    @optionalroux4347 Рік тому

    benko played f5 sometimes, maybe thats a interesting idea to weaken d5

  • @contestator1225
    @contestator1225 9 років тому

    53.58 -- what if instead of Kf7 and then ..R:c7 +- black would have chosen Rc1+ Kg2 Qd1 (Qh1++) ?

    • @guilhermealves1109
      @guilhermealves1109 5 років тому

      Александр Конев White has mate nets. Instead of 1...Kf7, if 1...Rc1+ 2.Kg1 Qd1 (threatening Qh1#), White has 3.Qb8+ Kg7 (3...Kf7 4.Qe8+ follow the same) 4.Ne6+ Kh6 (4...Kf7 5.Qf8#) 5. Qf8+ Kh5 6.g4+ Kh4 7.Qh6#

  • @wartinskater
    @wartinskater 6 років тому

    anyone also ears somebody wailing in the background?

  • @girishramawat3260
    @girishramawat3260 7 років тому

    queen Indian defence please sir😃

  • @smashu2
    @smashu2 8 років тому

    first game is very low caliber for a 2500 player is that 2500 ELO or american rating ??

    • @gregbattis
      @gregbattis 8 років тому

      2500 in USCF is about 2300-2350-2400 FIDE somewhere in that area of rating. Generally when people talk about ratings over 2200 they mean FIDE ratings here in the US.

  • @krishnachaitanyag.v2327
    @krishnachaitanyag.v2327 Рік тому

    Yes it's good

  • @codebuddy3891
    @codebuddy3891 Рік тому

    So, benko is not good opening for white

  • @turkiyett0928
    @turkiyett0928 4 роки тому +1

    20:30 not hard

  • @samuelvavia8920
    @samuelvavia8920 3 роки тому

    Levy hates the Benko

  • @blackknight_2031
    @blackknight_2031 4 роки тому

    moderen benoni part 4

  • @danielwitt9245
    @danielwitt9245 8 років тому

    The ponziani opening would have been simpler. I don't like it when grandmasters simplify matter but its got to be said player can get a bit stupid and ask for it.

  • @RexNunc
    @RexNunc 7 років тому +2

    Fettuccine the bishop.

  • @girishramawat3260
    @girishramawat3260 7 років тому

    plz

  • @SurrealSam5808
    @SurrealSam5808 9 років тому

    First! remember when that was a thing...

  • @jordge2002
    @jordge2002 7 років тому

    how about some KIA

  • @victorzaak
    @victorzaak 5 років тому

    so like one of the way blacks can counter it

  • @DTFERNANMM
    @DTFERNANMM 3 роки тому

    The video is great as many other of his but he makes a very annoying throat noise every 1 or 2 sentences, he really needs to work on that

  • @abkarahmed9180
    @abkarahmed9180 8 років тому

    concentration

  • @Shomus
    @Shomus 9 років тому +2

    cough cough cough cough cough

  • @viktorstojanovski4574
    @viktorstojanovski4574 9 років тому

    Pirc

  • @MrLinoventura
    @MrLinoventura 5 років тому

    bla bla bla .
    ...it's long !

  • @jordge2002
    @jordge2002 7 років тому

    how about some KIA