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| Posted by a_professional_idiot uskidscompute.com 2/09/2003 12:16:44 play online chess |  Subject: Benko GambitMessage: 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 Message: 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... Message: 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 |
| Posted by mettlesome uskidscompute.com 2/10/2003 10:25:02 play online chess | Hey Zucan! Message: 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 |
| Posted by zucan uskidscompute.com 2/10/2003 10:52:14 play online chess | Sure... Message: I will send you a challenge shortly! I would be very interested in the analysis you have. Zucan |
| Posted by a_professional_idiot uskidscompute.com 2/10/2003 13:46:52 play online chess | Blanka Message: I will play both sides |
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