Benko Gambit: Fianchetto Variation (for Black)

Fianchetto variation of the Benko Gambit (for Black) - game example to show how to build a good plan and exploit all weaknesses in the opponent's camp, showing the main traits and concepts behind the Benko Gambit: (1) How important is it to open the g7-bishop and move away from the f6-knight, (2) We want to conquer the light-squares after White pushes e2-e4 in the Fianchetto variation, (3) The Nd7-b6 idea to prevent White from setting up the Qc2-Rd1 defensive duo - tells us that we don't just castle in the development phase, but consider what's there essential to prevent, and thus teaches us not to play automatically; and finally, (4) There is a severe pressure of Black on the White's queenside, and we should be thinking tactically too, cause there are many tactical opportunities as well, although the opening itself is mainly positional. Geoffrey Lawton (2385) - John Nicholson (2295) London 1984. (Benko Gambit Accepted: Fianchetto Variation) 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 3. d5 b5 4. cxb5 a6 5. bxa6 Bxa6 6. Nc3 g6 7. g3 d6 8. Bg2 Bg7 9. Nf3 Nbd7 10. O-O Nb6 11. Re1 O-O 12. e4 Nfd7 13. Qc2 Nc4 14. b3 Qa5 15. Nd1 Bxa1 16. bxc4 Bg7 17. Bd2 Qb6 18. Re3 Ne5 19. Rb3 Qc7 20. Ne3 Bc8 21. Bc1 Qa5 22. a3 Bd7 23. Bd2 Qa7 24. Qb1 Rfb8 0-1 Video is consisted of the following chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:19 The game starts 0:29 Why the early Bxa6 isn't good 1:37 Back to the game 2:56 The early Nb8-d7-b6 idea of Black 5:16 Guess the move (1) 6:40 Guess the move (2) 8:40 Guidelines and outro Level: Beginner/Intermediate #BenkoGambit #BenkoForBlack 🔊 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Facebook:   / bbchesschannel   Instagram:   / very_bad_bishop   Twitter:   / badbishop_chess