intermediate ~10 min
trapbenko gambitopen-file

Benko a2 Hook Trap

Benko Gambit tactical trap

Lesson
Benko a2 Hook Trap
Step 1/6

After accepting the gambit, grabbing on a2 allows ...Ra8 and tactics on the a‑file trapping the queen or rook. Demonstrates file hooks.

Opening: Benko Gambit (A57)

Read the note, then continue.