Chess Openings: Learn to Play the Benoni Defense!

Chess Openings: Learn to Play the Benoni Defense!
The Benoni Defense is one of the best chess openings for black against d4. The Benoni is strong because of its good chess opening strategy, chess opening theory, chess opening principles, and chess opening ideas. Let's face it, most d4 players want a quiet game with black getting zero attacking chances! Well, the Benoni Defense throws all of that boring chess right out the window. We look to take the d4 player out of it's comfort zone by playing good hypermodern chess right from the start. There are many different lines and variations of the Benoni including the Modern Benoni, Czech Benoni, Old Benoni, and Benko Gambit. In today's video, we will be covering the Modern Benoni, which is the most popular variation at the Grandmaster level. The Benoni Defense is simply a top tier chess opening that is great for the beginner chess player. Why is this? The Benoni can teach you how to play chess, win games fast, and improve at chess quickly. The Benoni Defense is also a great chess opening for intermediate players who are looking to improve their repertoire against d4. The moves, ideas, principles, strategy, theory, lines, variations, tactics, tricks, and traps of the Benoni are second to none. The Benoni Defense can help you learn how to win at chess by fighting for the center of the board, activating the pieces, and putting pressure on the opponent's king. If you are looking for a chess opening against d4, the Benoni Defense might be for you! The number of chess opening tricks and traps make this a very exciting chess opening to play. The amount of potential lines and variations also make it a difficult opening to navigate with the white pieces, especially if the d4 player has not studied all of the chess opening theory. It is a top tier chess opening option that has stayed relevant for decades, and isn't going anywhere anytime soon. We hope you enjoy learning how to play the Benoni Defense, a great chess opening for black against d4!
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[@TheChessGiant]

Top 10 Chess Openings for Black Against d4 PREMIERES AUGUST 2! Here is the link! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqWpn2qjjc9giqs

[@yesyes300]

this video has better quality then a lot of Gotham's openings videos. Good job

[@TheChessGiant]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful brotha. More chess opening videos on the way!

[@damianmackie7612]

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[@FurretHasABigAxe]

For the longest time I've struggled with my black repertoire, both against e4 but especially d4! Not only did I struggle but I actively disliked the positions I was getting. As soon as I found your videos I started to really enjoy playing as Black, the Modern Benoni defense, the Petrov video you made based off of Fabiano Caruana as well as against the two knights. These have become some of my favorite openings as well as my favorite videos to use for study! Thank you so much for the amazing work you put into your videos and even giving solid concrete ideas and plans to use after the opening moves. Actually enjoying Black has made chess a lot more fun for me, to the point I will opt to play Black more often just so I can keep learning.

[@RedSword69]

Thanks for your Benoni & Old-Benoni videos. You made me appreciate that opening.

[@TheChessGiant]

You got it brotha. Glad you like them, I think both are awesome systems for black to go with

[@dkpandey1996]

These variations are completely new for me, especially the b5 pawn sacrifice lines. Definitely gonna study it in some depth. Great video as always. 👍🏼

[@TheChessGiant]

Hey Devendra! Thanks man, I'm glad that you learned something. The b5 lines are my favorite lines, creates so many attacking chances. Let me know how it goes if you try the opening out!

[@konnoskou3885]

THANKYOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!

[@jamesreed4483]

Another excellent video, thanks.

[@TheChessGiant]

Thank you James, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Are there any other chess openings you'd want to see covered on the channel?

[@zmsir5791]

THANK YOU for this video! I love playing benoni!

[@TheChessGiant]

Of course, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Are there any other chess openings you would want to see on this channel?

[@grandbanana6259]

Very helpful and very good explaining!

[@TheChessGiant]

Thanks my friend! Glad you found it helpful and nice choice by playing the Benoni Defense!

[@goblin-night]

The Modern Benoni is a fantastic club-level defence, and part of the reason is that white's plus after a couple dozen theory-strength moves by both players is more plump than other defences so guys are already inventing their own plans after the first or second tabiya. I ended up a Modern Benoni player after finding out how much I like it IN PRACTICE. I had been assuming that it was just an opening experiment at first, but it didn't take long to realise that it was becoming my favourite. Show them what Mikhail Tal liked so much about the Benoni!

[@TheChessGiant]

Thanks for the great thoughts on the Modern Benoni!!

[@random9-548]

The Benoni is so annoying to play against, I hate it, it looks like if you make one mistake black can get a pretty quick iniciative. So I said to myself, you know what, lets add this wonderfull weapon to my repertoire, I want to be on the black side of this. Thanks for the video.

[@TheChessGiant]

Totally! Ya it is so much different than most opening (if not all of them) that the d4 player has to prepare for. Glad you enjoyed the video man, let me know how you like it, and also let me know if there's any other chess opening videos you would want to see covered on the channel!

[@DrMorax]

Thank you, i see you are getting close to 10k subs so congrats in advance

[@TheChessGiant]

Thank you my guy!!

[@larbidorbane9522]

Thanx for the vidéo

[@TheChessGiant]

Of course! More chess openings on the way!

[@stephenloft835]

Great channel! I really like the Benoni but only when Nf3 is played before f4. Many lines of the Benoni play f4 first and it’s a totally different game. I play the Nimzo to d4 but if white plays Nf3 instead of Nc3 I can go for the Benoni or Queens Indian. You offer some very interesting concepts that I will certainly try out. Regarding your video on the KID it would be wonderful to see more on that since 6:47 really isn’t enough time to cover all the options available for white to choose from that could get the KID practitioner in lots of trouble very quickly. I’m using many of your openings and they have added loads of fun to my chess. Saw you on coffee chess and it was a hoot! That’s a great channel too.

[@TheChessGiant]

Thanks Stephen, let me know how the concepts work out for you! I can tell you know the game well, and thanks for the ideas on more content especially pertaining to the King's Indian Defense. We made that video on the King's Indian Defense but it was pretty short. When I first started making these videos, I didn't go into as much depth. Just like I made two Queen's Gambit videos (the second being longer) I might just have to do that for the King's Indian Defense as well. Thanks for the reminder.

[@TuxedoMedia]

I'm a bononi player and I loved this video. One of the best I've seen. Keep up the get work and people won't know if your name is referring to your hight or your sub count.

[@dharmannfann9546]

Benoni gang

[@TheChessGiant]

Thank you for the encouragement Josh! I love the Benoni as well, nothing but respect to you for picking such a good choice!

[@TheChessGiant]

You know the vibes!

[@TuxedoMedia]

@@TheChessGiant I like the old bononi best. I'd rather lose than draw a game, I know it's messed up but just going for it makes me feel better at the end of a game win or lose.

[@TuxedoMedia]

@@TheChessGiant Also love how you answer your subs. You're a cool guy

[@strmascot]

This channel rocks. Keep it up!

[@TheChessGiant]

Thank you Caleb! I appreciate that! Are there any other chess openings you would want to see covered on this channel? Just let me know!

[@strmascot]

@@TheChessGiant I just found your channel so I'm still working my way through but I'll be sure to let you know!

[@TheChessGiant]

Of course man! And no rush! Simply here if you need any questions or content you would want to see!

[@ruijunma]

Nice video! I always play the Benko gambit against D4 but the modern Benoni seems more than playable!! Thanks for all your efforts!

[@TheChessGiant]

Thanks Lulu! I'm glad you enjoyed it! The Benko Gambit is a ton of fun, but let me know what you think of the Modern Benoni! Both have some similarities and are good for the aggressive player that wants to fight for the win and not play boring chess!

[@skyeruddell3196]

Such a good opening!

[@TheChessGiant]

I 100 percent agree! The Benoni takes some effort to learn, but is a very strong chess opening for black that is a challenge for the d4 player to effectively deal with.

[@matsonruddell8795]

Man your a great teacher

[@TheChessGiant]

Thanks, I appreciate that a ton! Let me know if there's any other videos you'd want to see covered on this chess channel!

[@Garou.5600]

Great will you make videos on analysing history games or latest games.

[@TheChessGiant]

Great idea Garv! I will keep this in mind going forward!

[@wormtownpaul]

Would like to see a follow up where white does what I believe is the main line, where f4 is played before Nf3.

[@TheChessGiant]

Thanks for sending this in!

[@wasp7969]

i love old bennoni my favorite opening with black

[@TheChessGiant]

Same here! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@wasp7969]

@@TheChessGiant ❤️

[@mohammadsulieman6213]

Thanks a lot.however, there is any playble gambit vs london system for black?

[@TheChessGiant]

A fun little chess opening trap against the London is 1. d4 Nf6 2. Bf4 c6 3. Bf4 g5 4. Bxg5 Qa5+! and we win a piece! If the bishop does not take the pawn we have some space on the kingside and have created a huge imbalance in the position.

[@nikhilr4525]

Hey Solomon I think you forgot to add the links to the Old Benoni and Frence defense videos at the end.

[@TheChessGiant]

Oh shoot, thanks for letting me know Nikhil! Problem fixed!

[@shloksangle2451]

Hi solomon big fan here had a query about chess. So i started chess last year and now I am 1020 rated fide how do i get up the rating ladder like by doing puzzles or learn endgames. Anyway big fan as always

[@TheChessGiant]

Hey Shlok! Great question! I would start off by making sure you have a solid opening repertoire. Something that fits your style of play. From this point tactics are HUGE. If you really focus in on puzzles (random puzzles, meaning not puzzles where you are told it's a mate in 3 or are told it's winning material) you will find rapid improvement. Learning the foundations of the endgame is a great building block to improve the rest of your chess. And, having a coach analyze your games is also very helpful. That way you can start to learn common mistakes you make in addition to things you do well. Hope this helps!

[@larbidorbane9522]

Some agressive opening plz

[@TheChessGiant]

Of course Larbi! Any chess openings in particular you would want to see?

[@erwinmuilwijk3461]

What would you think of the Vulture defence?

[@TheChessGiant]

Hey Erwin! I haven't studied it a ton yet, but it sure seems interesting. It's also been playing in over 100 OTB Master and above chess games, so it must be playable. Would like to eventually do a video on it after studying the ideas and theory.

[@jeremaj7513]

Ayee 👌

[@TheChessGiant]

You know the vibes Jeremaj!

[@literallysweden]

Been looking for a good option against d4, do you think it will be effective at 1200 level or is it too complicated?

[@TheChessGiant]

Probably too complicated in all honesty. At least, a lot of these lines you see won't be reached by people at the 1200ELO. But, obviously if you play it well enough for black you'll be more than okay. Just not my #1 recommendation

[@literallysweden]

@@TheChessGiant what would you recommend against d4?

[@billi9230]

What is an opening against e4 where you have a lot of space and which isnt one of the main lines like caro kann or sicilian?

[@nikhilr4525]

The Scandinavian defense. Although the Open Sicilian does tend to lead to open positions as well.

[@TheChessGiant]

Hey Billi! I'll drop a few links below that cover chess openings for black which fight for center but aren't main line! Stafford Gambit - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKrTlXVso66FiNE Elephant Gambit - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWfEiHh8gd99erM Owen's Defense - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWq1eKWIn7Nsqa8 Hope this helps!

[@shazbotmcgee4055]

In the bishop takes b5 line and the knight goes to e4 blacks queen goes to a5 check. What's stopping them from playing knight back to c3 protecting the bishop?

[@rui4659]

Bishop f7 takes knight c3 check and then queen takes bishop anyway

[@TheChessGiant]

Hey could you drop a timestamp for where you are talking about in the video? Thanks!

[@shazbotmcgee4055]

@@TheChessGiant 7:03

[@TheChessGiant]

Ya so in that case we can play Bxc3+ and then capture that bishop on b5. Our queen is pouncing down on the a6-f1 diagonal so white can't castle and Re8+ is on the way.

[@AllInOne-nz5kg]

I am first person to comment. And 5th person to like.

[@TheChessGiant]

You know the vibes!

[@joaopaulouchoa4342]

Where's the Evans gambit video you promessed?

[@TheChessGiant]

I've promised a lot of openings, hundreds I haven't done actually. I've made 190 opening videos so far, and will make it a life goal to get them all done. It will be here eventually!

[@TheChessGiant]

Hey! Here it is!! (finally) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIuonIWKh6agr68

[@vanessaombajen5537]

i think i have a new weapon agaisnt d4 players!

[@TheChessGiant]

YUP! Let me know how it goes Vanessa! Glad you enjoyed the video! The Benoni Defense is a really complicated but good option for black. Hard for the d4 player to deal with much of the time.

[@Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol]

Drink a shot every time he says "really"

[@TheChessGiant]

Oh gosh... make sure you're at home lol

[@deepam4344]

14:45 why was the rook not taken?

[@TheChessGiant]

Great question! I shouldv'e touched on this. So basically if we take the rook I believe the black queen will be trapped against Bg5. That is why we need to get rid of the bishop. Of course, Qh5 could be played, but then g4 is seen and our queen is simply done. Hope this helps!

[@deepam4344]

Thank you

[@pbbodal427]

7:31 Why white can't play N c3?

[@TheChessGiant]

Great question! They could but it only helps black, because we can continue with a move like Nxc3 and yet again the bishop on b5 is undefended. We also attack the queen now, and have both queen + bishop defending the knight. White here is simply lost. Hope this helps!

[@temple9370]

[@erwinmuilwijk3461]

What would you think of the Vulture defence?

[@TheChessGiant]

Hey Erwin! I haven't studied it a ton yet, but it sure seems interesting. It's also been playing in over 100 OTB Master and above chess games, so it must be playable. Would like to eventually do a video on it after studying the ideas and theory.