I'm planning on picking up the benoni defense, but I've noticed that they are quite a few books on it. Does anyone have one they would recommend? Thanks!

I have two books on it that I got recently. I too have been learning it.

 Moden Benoni by Andrew Kinsman

and

Starting out: Modern benoni by Endre Vegh

I think the two books are pretty good so far and I have been learning alot. I plan on only playing the modern benoni though, not the other benonis.

BigTy wrote:

I have two books on it that I got recently. I too have been learning it.

 Moden Benoni by Andrew Kinsman

and

Starting out: Modern benoni by Endre Vegh

I think the two books are pretty good so far and I have been learning alot. I plan on only playing the modern benoni though, not the other benonis.

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 cool, thanks for the reco!

 

Hi Nimzo33,

I suggest you read this book 

Mastering The Modern Benoni & The Benko Gambit_R Bellin & P Ponzetto

 

gm_afiq   

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Unless you are concerned with having the cutting edge theory of the Benoni, consider "The Benoni for the Tournament Player" by John Nunn. 

While a bit dated (1982), the book is well organized, and the introduction does an outstanding summary about typical black moves/characteristics.

It is out of print, and can be found at www.abe.com for $5 to $10. 

"If God played God in the Benoni, I think White would win; at the lower levels, however, Black has excellent practical chances."

C.H. D'O. Alexander. (from the same book.) 

Thanks a bunch <Nimzovich> and <gm_afiq>. I'll take a look into these books.