Evans Gambit

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The Evans Gambit is a chess opening that begins with the moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 White offers the b-pawn to divert the bishop on c5. The main line continues 4...Bxb4 5.c3 Ba5 6.d4. White establishes a strong centre, while also preparing to play Qb3 (pressuring Black's f-pawn) and Ba3 (trying to prevent kingside castling). A solid alternative for Black is 5...Be7. According to Reuben Fine, the Evans Gambit poses a challenge for Black since the usual methods of handling other aggressive gambits from White are more difficult to achieve. In 1963, Fine was beaten by this gambit in just 17 moves in a friendly game against Bobby Fischer. The gambit was very popular during the era of Romantic chess in the 19th century.

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