Benko Gambit: Crash Course with GM Jacek Stopa

GM Jacek Stopa drops a 6-hour Benko Gambit Crash Course loaded with killer prep and ruthless strategies. You’ll be detonating tactical bombs - forks, pins, traps everywhere, while your rating climbs fast.

You give up a pawn. 

Seize the queenside.

And then crush White with a relentless attack.

The Benko Gambit is the perfect mix of effortless plans and explosive piece activity.

No need to memorize theory. Just follow a clear strategic blueprint:

Fianchetto the light-squared bishop, double rooks on the b-file, and squeeze. 

GM Jacek Stopa drops a 6-hour Benko crash course loaded with killer prep and ruthless strategies. You’ll be detonating tactical bombs – forks, pins, traps everywhere, while your rating climbs fast.

Here is some of what you’ll learn:

• Crushing Positional Players – Benko frustrates positional players. They’re up a pawn but can’t use it. They get pushed back, and their advantage feels more like a burden. This will soon become your ultimate attacking weapon with Black.
• Gaining Long-Term Pressure – You sacrifice a pawn for permanent queenside pressure. Open a and b-files, target b2, and tie down White’s pieces. Before your opponent realizes… the game is over. GM Stopa will show you the ropes.
• Plug-and-Play Plans Library – Benko Gambit makes your life easy. No memorization, no stress – just follow the setup, launch your attack, and let the Benko do the heavy lifting.
• Unleashing Active Pieces – The Benko is no waiting game. Your rooks, bishop, and knight explode into action while White scrambles to get organized. Next, your wins pile up like crazy, and your rating skyrockets.

That’s why so many ambitious players love the Benko Gambit (and White totally hates it!)

And, GM Stopa is eager to teach you this powerful opening.

Outline:

Chapter 1 Sidelines Part 1 – 4.Qc2 and Very Rare Lines
Chapter 2 Sidelines Part 2 – 4. Nf3
Chapter 3 Sidelines Part 3 – 4.a4 & 4.Nd2
Chapter 4 4.cxb5 a6 5.b6
Chapter 5 5.e3
Chapter 6 5.Nc3 & 5.f3
Chapter 7 5.Bxa6 e6
Chapter 8 5.Bxa6 Ba6
Chapter 9 5.Bxa6 g6 – Modern Benko Part 1
Chapter 10 5.Bxa6 g6 – Modern Benko Part 2

About the Author:

GM Jacek Stopa [FIDE 2544]

is originally from Poland. He started playing chess at the age of 8 after randomly buying a chess set on a winter vacation. His father taught him how to play and he soon became addicted. Jacek earned his International Master title at age 18 and was the European Team Chess Champion in Solving Chess Problems in 2008. He has developed into a very effective chess instructor over the last six years, helping many young chess players reach their maximum potential.