What makes this course stand out is the move order. Rather than the classical 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6—the Modern Benoni starting point—Jobava advocates 3...g6 first, delaying ...e6 until the position demands it. This subtle shift completely changes Black's preparation burden. By avoiding early commitment, Black sidesteps White's most forcing theoretical lines and enters middlegames where ideas matter more than precise move sequences. The result: a repertoire you can learn in hours, not months, yet one sharp enough to challenge anyone—from club players to elite grandmasters.
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This course, co-authored by GM Alexey Dreev and GM Pier Luigi Basso, provides a complete repertoire for White against Black’s dynamic setups with ...c7-c5, offering practical solutions to handle these challenging lines.
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In the current database, GM Boris Avrukh provides a complete solution against the Modern Benoni.
The starting position of the survey arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.e4 g6 7.h3 Bg7 8.Nf3 0-0 9.Be3
In the introduction to this survey, GM Avrukh states:
Inspired by the recent game Vidit vs Adhiban from World Cup 2021 I decided to check this new idea and to be honest, I was pleasantly surprised with what I discovered. I am excited to present my work in this variation.
Indeed, when we go through the analysis of Avrukh, it's not clear how Black can fight for theoretical equality.
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This database features a powerful weapon against the Modern Benoni - the Taimanov Attack. Being able to effectively cope with this very popular defense is crucial for the success of a 1.d4 player. The repertoire covered in this database provides the required knowledge to achieve an opening edge.
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After dealing with all the Nf3-based systems, GM Mihail Marin completes his Modern Benoni with another amazing database. This time, he deals with dangerous systems like Three Pawns Attack, Saemisch System, Penrose System, as well as with some relatively rare variations.
As always, Marin divides his database into three sections - Pawn Structures, Theoretical Section, and Test Section.
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In our computer-driven time, the level of preparation is drastically increasing. Sometimes, even top players face difficulties to outplay regular 2300+ rated players. This problem is even bigger when it comes to playing for a win with Black. In most of the openings Black struggles to obtain a playable position. Nevertheless, exceptions exist.
If you need an opening which is dynamic, strategically sound and offers plenty of possibilities to outplay your opponent, the Modern Benoni is your bread and butter. In his latest database for Modern Chess, one of the best Benoni experts in the world, GM Mihail Marin provides you with a complete Benoni repertoire.
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