Chess Opening Repertoire: Benoni Mayhem (Paperback)

This Chess Opening Repertoire: Benoni Mayhem by Andrew Martin is an English-language paperback chess opening book for players who want an ambitious Black repertoire against 1 d4, built around Benoni-based systems and other sharp, offbeat ideas.

What the book covers

The starting point is the Modern Benoni: 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 c5 3 d5 e6 4 Nc3 exd5 5 cxd5 d6. It is one of the sharpest ways to meet 1 d4, giving White space in the centre in return for active piece play and counterattacking chances for Black.

Andrew Martin goes beyond the standard repertoire and also presents less common Benoni structures that can take an opponent out of familiar territory. Among the ideas covered are Vulture (1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 c5 3 d5 Ne4), Clarendon Court (1 d4 c5 2 d5 f5) and Snake Benoni (1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 c5 3 d5 e6 4 Nc3 exd5 5 cxd5 Bd6!?).

Who it is for

This book is aimed at players who want to handle Black actively rather than drift into quiet, routine positions. It will suit anyone building a repertoire against 1 d4, as well as club and tournament players who want sharp positions and practical opening ideas.

The author, Andrew Martin, is an International Master and FIDE Senior Trainer.

Edition information

• Language: English
• Format: paperback
• Pages: 336
• Author: Andrew Martin

Key details

• Product type: paperback chess opening book
• Title: Chess Opening Repertoire: Benoni Mayhem
• Author: Andrew Martin
• Subject: chess opening repertoire against 1 d4
• Opening focus: Modern Benoni and related Benoni structures
• Playing side: Black
• Pages: 336
• Author credentials: International Master and FIDE Senior Trainer