Dangerous Weapons:

The Benoni and Benko: Dazzle Your Opponents!

Published by Popular Chess
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

A new title in their much-admired Dangerous Weapons series, which specializes in supplying the reader with an abundance of hard-hitting opening ideas. Many of the carefully chosen weapons are innovative, visually shocking and incredibly tricky; they are guaranteed to throw even your most experienced opponent off balance.In this new book, four renowned opening experts examine the Benoni and the Benko, and select a number of original or little-explored variations for both colours. Whether playing White or Black, a study of this book will leave you confident and fully-armed, and your opponents running for cover!

About The Authors

Richard Palliser is an International Master and the editor of CHESS Magazine. In 2006 he became co-British Rapidplay Champion and in 2019 finished third in the British Championship. He has established a reputation as a skilled chess writer and written many works for Popular Chess, including the bestselling The Complete Chess Workout.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Popular Chess (August 21, 2008)
  • Length: 192 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781857447811

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Raves and Reviews

‘I feel that these books are the most refreshing of recent opening products, and wonderful for anyone wishing to get off of the main theoretical paths.’

Award-winning author John Watson reviewing the Dangerous Weapons series for The Week in Chess.

‘The book should be welcomed by all tournament players who like to see their pieces flying.’

Grandmaster Lubomir Kavalek reviewing Dangerous Weapons: The Nimzo-Indian for Washington Post.

‘Whoever absorbs this wealth of original analysis can expect exciting games and some quick wins, with both colours!’

James Vigus, reviewing Dangerous Weapons: The Sicilian for British Chess Magazine.

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