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Back from the death? Two titles to revive the Benoni

9/7/2020 – In a review published in Chess Life, John Watson looks at two titles that seek to reestablish the Benoni as an elite opening, Rustam Kasimdzhanov’s “The Benoni Is Back In Business” and John Doknjas’ “Opening Repertoire - The Modern Benoni”. According to the renowned American author, coach and critic, both authors “share a number of original novelties that are essential to making the case for the lines they are advocating”.

What chess history teaches us

7/26/2016 – While history might indeed teach us that history teaches us nothing, studying chess history is more rewarding. It helps to understand chess better and to play better. It is fun and helps to score more points. No wonder the renowned American author, coach and critic IM John Watson liked reading "The Big Book of World Chess Championships" by ChessBase editor André Schulz.
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