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Evans Gambit
For WhiteintermediateFamily: Italian GameECO C51, C52
Also known as: Evans
6/10
Beginner-friendly
10/10
Aggressive
4/10
Solid
8/10
Trap potential
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.b4!? — sacrifice the b-pawn to gain tempo, build a powerful center, and attack.
♟ Key Ideas
Tempo on the bishop, build the c3+d4 center, attack down the open lines.
??Common Beginner Mistakes
Letting Black return the pawn with ...Bb6 and quiet play. Overextending without development.
🪤 Famous Traps
Evans Gambit traps in the Compromised Defense.
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