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| From | Message | Posted by a_professional_idiot
uskidscompute.com
2/09/2003
12:16:44
Play online chess |  Subject: Benko Gambit
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1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5 4.cxb5 a6
I've been wanting to play this quite a bit so I'd really appreciate a challenge or two.
| Posted by blanka
uskidscompute.com
2/10/2003
08:43:54
Play online chess | Unclear what you mean
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do you want to play with white or black?
I often play this with black. You can challenge me with white if you want.
| Posted by zucan
uskidscompute.com
2/10/2003
08:52:58
Play online chess | I have been playing it too...
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I have had mixed results, but that is because I don't know it very well... But so far, I really like the opening. it has a lot of possibilities, especially against opponents who don't know it very well :)
I just sent you a challenge as White. Maybe you can challenge me back so I can play Black against you too?
Zucan
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| Posted by mettlesome
uskidscompute.com
2/10/2003
10:25:02
Play online chess | Hey Zucan!
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It's been a long time...!
I've got a lot of stuff on the Benko at home...if you like we could play a game and put together a serious analysis of some of the lines that you want to play.
Let me know....
Mettlesome
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| Posted by zucan
uskidscompute.com
2/10/2003
10:52:14
Play online chess | Sure...
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I will send you a challenge shortly! I would be very interested in the analysis you have.
Zucan
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| Posted by a_professional_idiot
uskidscompute.com
2/10/2003
13:46:52
Play online chess | Blanka
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I will play both sides
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