The Evans Gambit arises in the Italian Game after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.b4 (ECO C51). White sacrifices the b4 pawn in order to build a strong centre with c3 and d4 with tempo (by attacking the bishop) and unfold an attack quickly.
For the pawn White gets a powerful pawn centre, a lead in development and open lines for an attack on f7 and the king. If Black plays greedily, the sweep is swift.
The Evans is a shining example of the romantic school of the nineteenth century; Anderssen and Morphy handled it brilliantly, and Kasparov revived it in our own time. A sharp weapon for attacking players.
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