
Standard #40: Take Me to the Bank (Benko Gambit Declined)
Here I present to you a strategical game in a Benko Gambit Declined played in July 2019. The early decline novelty my opponent played threw me off early, and perhaps resulted in a time disadvantage, but later he drops his c pawn giving me a clear edge with the black pieces. A Benko up a pawn? That's like cash money! I'll take it! $$$
Unfortunately, there is compensation for my opponent in the form of the c4 square available to his knight and he makes use of it. A queenside battle ensues and my a-pawn comes under heavy fire. My opponent also takes over the b-file with initiative and I struggle to survive.
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-Stacia <3
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