Ivan Sokolov Explores Reversed-Colour Strategies in Latest Chess Course

Grandmaster Ivan Sokolov's latest course delves into reversed-colour openings, specifically the Benoni, Blumenfeld Gambit, and Benko Gambit. This course includes eleven annotated games totaling nearly six hours of video content.

The course features six games on the reversed-colour Benoni, four on the reversed-colour Benko, and one on the reversed-colour Blumenfeld Gambit. Sokolov highlights the strategic advantages of playing these openings with an extra tempo, though he also notes the risks involved.

Sokolov's approach does not favor either side, as evidenced by the outcomes of the model games, where each side wins five games and one ends in a draw. The course provides valuable insights for players interested in these complex middlegame positions, although the reversed Blumenfeld Gambit is covered less extensively.