The Benko Gambit, named for GM Pal Benko, is a popular opening. However, it is a bit unusual as gambits go. Black, not White, gives up a pawn for long-term positional compensation. Someone who plays the Benko is not looking for a quick, sharp, tactical knockout, but instead is trying to wear down their opponent.
04:28 Anatoly Karpov – Boris Gelfand, Candidates 1995
24:31 Hikaru Nakamura – Viktor Bologan, Biel 2012
36:05 Magnus Carlsen – Viktor Bologan, Biel 2012
45:34 Vladimir Kramnik – Veselin Topalov, Wijk aan Zee, 2003
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