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Carlsen's Secret Anti-1.d4 Opening - The Benko Gambit

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Overview

Analyze an exciting chess game between World Chess Championship challenger Gukesh and former World Champion Magnus Carlsen, focusing on Carlsen's powerful anti-1.d4 opening strategy. Explore the Benko Gambit, a setup with the highest win rate for Black against the Queen's Pawn Game. Learn about Black's pawn sacrifice for development advantage, Carlsen's flexible move order, and key middlegame plans. Witness the intense battle between these chess prodigies, including Carlsen's tricky moves, Gukesh's counterplans, and the final tactical sequence. Improve your understanding of this potent opening and enhance your strategic play against 1.d4.

Syllabus

Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen
Best Chess Opening Setup Against 1.d4 - Benko Gambit
Carlsen's tricky move to create weaknesses for Gukesh
Gukesh destroys Carlsen's plans
Black's middlegame plan in the Benko Gambit
Can you find the best move?
Carlsen's final tactics

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