Benko Gambit Accepted
Author: Eduard Gufeld
GM
Date: 1988
Notation: Algebraic
Pages: 111
Opening Moves: 1. d4 Nf6 2. e4 e5 3. d5 b5!?
The Macmillan Chess Library
Comments:
Covers these three openings: Benko Gambit Declined and Benko Gambit Accepted and the Classical System.
Black sacrifices a pawn for long-term queenside pressure.
Librarian says, "Give me that pawn, I'll take it!" Why? Because I love free pawns. As Black, this is a favorite of the good Dr. Roth, so be careful if you take that pawn!
Yes, if I'm playing as White
Yes, if I'm playing as Black
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