DOWNLOAD - Chessbase Training - The Modern Benko Gambit

In modern chess, activity has become one of the most prized ressources of all. Engines have taught us again and again that active piece play, the initiative and dynamic pressure can more than compensate for small material or structural concessions. The Benko Gambit fits this philosophy perfectly. By giving up a pawn early, Black immediately gets exactly what the modern player is looking for: open lines, harmonious development and relentless, long-term pressure on White's queenside. It's a genuine fighting opening, ideal for players who don't want to drift into the quiet, slow-maneuvering waters that 1.d4 so often leads to, but instead prefer to seize the initiative and steer the game into sharp, dynamic and double-edged territory. In this course, GM Sipke Ernst (a long-time Benko player himself) presents a complete, up-to-date repertoire built around a fresh interpretation of the opening. Instead of the traditional 5...g6, the modern main line runs 5.bxa6 e6, giving Black compensation of a completely different, more positional character.tackles every important try, from White's critical 5.e3 setups to the anti-Benko move orders with 2.Nf3, and doesn't shy away from the sharpest, most theoretical battles - while always keeping the focus on the ideas, plans and recurring structures that make these positions so pleasant to play.  The result is a practical, ambitious and confidence-building repertoire you can rely on in your own tournaments. Whether you're a lifelong Benko player or looking for a dynamic new answer to 1.d4, this course gives you everything you need to play the gambit with confidence. With interactive exercises Drill this opening repertoire Play-out key positions against Fritz This is what is delivered: Fritztrainer App for Windows and Mac Available as download or on DVD Video course with a running time of approx. 4-8 hrs. Repertoire database: save and integrate Fritztrainer games into your own repertoire (in WebApp Opening or in ChessBase) Interactive exercises with video feedback: the authors present exercises and key positions, the user has to enter the solution. With video feedback (also on mistakes) and further explanations. Sample games as a ChessBase database. New: many Fritztrainer now also available as stream in the ChessBase video port That's what the FritzTrainer App can do for you: Videos can run in the Fritztrainer app or in the ChessBase program with board graphics, notation and a large function bar Analysis engine can be switched on at any time Video pause for manual navigation and analysis in game notation Input of your own variations, engine analysis, with storage in the game Learn variations: view specific lines in the ChessBase WebApp Opening with autoplay, memorize variations and practise transformation (initial position - final position). Active opening training: selected opening positions are transferred to the ChessBase WebApp Fritz-online. In a match against Fritz you test your new knowledge and actively play the new opening. Even more possibilities: Start FritzTrainer in the ChessBase program! The database with all games and analyses can be opened directly. Games can be easily added to the opening reference. Direct evaluation with game reference, games can be replayed on the analysis board Your own variations are saved and can be added to the own repertoire Replay training LiveBook active All engines installed in ChessBase can be started for the analysis Assisted Analysis Print notation and diagrams (for worksheets) System requirements: App for Windows: Windows-PC, Windows 10 or 11 and Internet App for Mac: Mac OS X and internet ChessBase books: Computer (iPad, Tablet, PC etc.), current browser, internet ChessBase video stream: Computer (iPad, Tablet, PC etc.), current browser, internet