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'The Benko Gambit Revealed' is the second in a new and innovative series of books. Using fresh, clear presentation, the key ideas of the openings are explained in an entertaining and accessible way. The aim of this series is to provide the essential knowledge to play the opening, while at the same time revealing the current thinking of the World's elite players. For example, 'First Moves' leads readers through the basic opening moves. 'Heroes & Zeroes' gives the best and worst performances with the opening and features some of the leading exponents of the Benko Gambit. 'Tricks & Traps' reveals how you might catch out your opponent. 'What's Hot' pinpoints the very latest ideas from the World's elite. A detailed table in the style of ECO is given at the close of the book, summarising the main variations with assessments. Named after the Hungarian/American, Pal Benko, who pioneered the opening, the Benko Gambit has long been a favourite of dynamic tournament chessplayers.