The Benko Gambit - Pinski "House of Staunton Chess Sets" The paper velour bases are

The paper velour bases are the only thing unimpressive about this set as they have a tendency to come off

Extremely versatile 1

The playing surface and other surfaces are finished with high quality veneers and a special finish to enhance and protect the wood

Utilizing a Decisive Material Advantage

The ability to handle pawn sacrifices is one of the most important skills in chess

The Benko Gambit - Pinski "House of Staunton Chess Sets" The paper velour bases areThe Benko Gambit is one of the most dynamic defenses for Black against 1. d4 and is favored by world class players such as Veselin Topalov and Alexander Khalifman both of whom have used this defense to score memorable victories. The dynamic counter play Black receives in return for the sacrificed queenside pawns gives Black compensation, often lasting all the way into the endgame. In this entertaining and instructive book renowned theoretician Jan