This gambit is the opening equivalent of a battle shout · Road to GM, Game 317

Some openings are so intimidating that playing them is like a battle roar, a fierce display of might meant to scare your opponent into submission as soon as the game begins. The Benko Gambit is one of them.

Tomic S. (2041) – Podini F. (1852)
Benko Gambit, Accepted
Barcelona Sants Open 2023 , Rd.4

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