Learn How to Win with a Skewer: Benoni Defense
This Benoni Defense puzzle is a classic middlegame example of how king safety can outweigh material. White’s pieces are active, while Black’s king is still stuck in the center, creating tactical pressure on the dark squares and along open lines. The key idea is to use a forcing sequence that improves piece coordination and exposes the enemy king to checks and tactical threats. In positions like this, activity often matters more than raw material.