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A Detailed Guide to the Snake Benoni

November 28, 2019 NHaselton Hanging Pawns

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The Benoni is one of the most popular, most interesting, most aggressive, and, at the same time, riskiest defenses black could choose to play against d4. For an introduction to the opening, watch this video on the basics: https://youtu.be/x0TDJK973ms

Its name has come from the Hebrew term “Ben Oni”, meaning son of sorrow, which depicts the defense perfectly. It can lead to quick, interesting wins, but it can also horribly backfire and you could get punished very quickly.

The Snake Benoni is the least common variation of the Benoni, and it is played extremely rarely. It’s not unsound or bad though! It’s a fine opening with very interesting plans and maneuvering ideas, and it has been played on the highest levels.

I have divided the video into three parts, showing the three main plans for black: three reasons why the weird move Bd6 can be played and what the purpose behind it is.

For some reason a part of the board got cut off in this video. I am sorry. Hope it doesn’t ruin the video completely!

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