Below are the courses GM Benjamin Bok has developed on Chessable. This is the start of the many more courses to come! If you are looking for one-on-one training then check out Bok’s Personal Coaching page.
New Course Release – May 2026
Starting Out: Slav
The Practical Slav: Clear Plans, Minimal Theory
GM Benjamin Bok’s practical Slav Defense.
Bok gives you a complete defense vs. 1.d4 with minimal theory, repeatable pawn structures and clear plans, keeping things manageable in under 100 lines.
Nimzo-Queen’s Indian − Part 1
Strike First Against 1.d4!
A repertoire designed to land the first blow against the “queen’s pawn game.” With its precision pawn breaks, dynamic piece maneuvers, and bold sacrifices, the first player will be too busy defending to build their position!
Nimzo-Queen’s Indian − Part 2
Complete Your Repertoire against 1.d4
When it comes to a fortified response to 1.d4, you can’t go wrong with the Nimzo-Indian (1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4).
Short & Sweet: Bok’s Nimzo-Queen’s Indian
Explode Into Action Versus 1.d4
Short & Sweet: Bok’s Nimzo-Queen’s Indian wastes no time in landing the first hit — busting the position open with pawn levers, invading with dynamic pieces, and sacrificing material to back the opponent against the wall.
Starting Out: Accelerated Dragon
How to Pick Apart 1.e4 in Just
89 TMI-Free Sicilian Lines
Do you love how hard the Sicilian fights for the win, but hate how all the theory drowns you with “Too Much Information”? Enter Starting Out: Accelerated Dragon by Grandmaster Benjamin Bok. Inside, you’ll build pressure against 1.e4 fast using a repeatable fianchetto setup. All while dodging the sharp, theory-heavy lines White throws at traditional Sicilians.