u/Zalqert

Hello. I'm trying to build a Benko gambit repertoire mostly to use against players below 2000 FIDE.

Since I'm not using a course rn I'm kinda being forced to choose my lines on my own and I'm finding myself stuck between engine eval and practical choices.

To my understanding in the fully accepted variation 5..e6 being the engine recommendation doesn't mean much in practice and it's better to go 5...g6 to get the usual Benko pressure and counterplay. Could anyone confirm if this is the case, I'm completely new to this opening and have two games played in the opening overall online.

Are there any particular lines where it's fine to not Fiancheto the bishop and you still have good practice chances with developing via Be7 for example. Any tips on the lines would be appreciated. Thanks.

Any books that cover typical lines or courses that utilise this as the main weapon against the Petrov

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Anyone play this lines in the Caro Kann in OTB classical. I'm seeing this in some courses for black as well. I'm a Tal variation player with white online and I've had some struggles since these in blitz games but is it worth trying in OTB classical with the black side. Anyone plays one of these alternative moves OTB.

I think a lot of players seem to know that at the amateur level the transposition is sorta guaranteed and white usually won't know how to play correctly against the Marshall without allowing black to transpose into a better opening. But I don't get why some players go for this move order though. Is there something black is hoping to avoid in the regular grunfeld defense.

Hello. I'm wondering if anyone here has been diagnosed with anxiety of any kind and whether being medicated has helped with your performance in classical tournaments Vs when you were off the meds.

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As in has your performance been better at a time you'd say your actual chess skill level didn't jump due to being back on the meds.

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Any books or courses with Material relating to the Vukovic gambit would be appreciated

Any explanation of plans for black or resources regarding this would be appreciated. The opponent usually aims for a setup with f4 Nf3 followed by e3 d4 and c3.

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1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 d6 5.c4

Preferably from White's perspective.

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