Learn to counter the Queen's Pawn opening 1.d4 with the Old Benoni Defense in this 14-minute chess video lesson by GM Igor Smirnov. Discover the advantages of this simple yet effective opening that neutralizes popular White setups like the London System, Jobava London, Catalan, and Trompowsky. Explore various White responses including 2.c3, 2.dxc5 (Benoni Gambit Accepted), 2.c4, and 2.d5, along with strategies to handle specific moves like preventing b5. Master this aggressive opening that doesn't require extensive theory study and frustrates many 1.d4 players.
Overview
Syllabus
Old Benoni Defense Chess Opening For Black Against 1.d4
1 Advantages of the Old Benoni Defense
2 If White plays 2.c3
3 If White plays 2.dxc5 Benoni Gambit Accepted
4 If White plays 2.c4
5 If White plays 2.d5 advanced players
If White does not play dxe6
If White plays a4 to prevent b5
Taught by
Remote Chess Academy
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