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a Real Benko Baffler

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Updated: Sep 6, 2007, 2:47 PM | 1 | Endgames

Pal Benko is famous for his chess compositions.  He is also a strong grandmaster.  Here is one of his own games in which his endgame was voted as the best in the tournament.  Benko has the more active Bishop against a cornered Knight.  Black to play.

 

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