Evans Gambit (C51-C52): A Dynamic Weapon for White

 

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The Evans Gambit (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4) is an aggressive chess opening that arises from the Giuoco Piano.

White offers a pawn to disrupt Black's development and gain a lasting advantage in the center. The resulting positions are sharp and tactical, favoring players who enjoy dynamic play.

Elevate your game with our collection of Evans Gambit resources.
  From classic games to modern analysis, our archive provides everything you need to master this aggressive opening.

Wikipedia Page 

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4. b4

Bishop's Bounty Giuoco Piano Page

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BOOKS  & Courses (Free)

Short & Sweet: Kalyan's Italian Game Free Chessable Course - 11 Trainable Variations - GM Arjun Kalyun - Whatever type of game you're looking for - the Italian has it - quiet, safe, tactical, daring, simple, and complex. This course offers 11 trainable variations to equip you with a well-rounded understanding of the opening.

Short & Sweet: Krykun's Italian Game - Free Chessable Course  - IM Krykun guides you through the critical moves, standard structures, and must-know strategies in the Italian Game. All packed in just 20 core lines and 1 hour and 12 minutes of video-sync instruction.

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Evans Gambit Articles

Dive Deep into Dynamic Play:
Sharpen your understanding of the Evans Gambit with these insightful articles

A Rare Appearance From the Evans Gambit - Chess.com Article GM Short vs. GM L'Ami

The Conquest Attack in the Evans Gambit Declined- Kenilworth CC - (Archived Article)

The Evans Gambit at Simplify Chess -  Embark on a move-by-move exploration of the main lines in this gambit. Gain a deep understanding of how to effectively wield this dynamic opening as White.

Evan’s Gambit Theory (Accepted and Declined) | A Definitive Guide - Nice Guide at RagChess offers a comprehensive guide to the Evans Gambit, including ideas, common mistakes, and the main lines for both the Accepted and Declined variations.

Welcome to the Evans Gambit - Website devoted to the Evans. While this website might be archived, it still offers valuable historical context and explanations of the Evans Gambit's main lines. (Archived)

Evans Gambit – How to Play as White and Black - Chessable Blog Opening Guide (In-depth) - Chessable's in-depth blog guide delves into strategies for both sides of the Evans Gambit. Learn how to maximize your chances as White and handle the gambit effectively as Black.

GM Boris Altermans Blog (Annotated games)
Evans Gambit Pt 1 - Annotated Fischer,Robert James - Boatner,J [C51]
Evans Gambit Pt 2 - Annotated Fischer,Robert James - Fine,Reuben
Evans Gambit Pt 3 - Annotated Morphy,Paul - Hampton,Thomas Inglis 
Evans Gambit Pt 4 - Annotated Morphy,Paul - De Riviere,Jules Arnou
Evans Gambit Pt 5 - Annotated Morphy,Paul - Morphy,Alonzo

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Evans Gambit LiChess Studies

Sharpen your Evans Gambit skills with these interactive learning experiences on Lichess:

• The Evans Gambit  - 25 Chapter Study (Very Indepth) (150 hearts) Dive deep with this comprehensive study featuring detailed lines, defenses, and expert instruction.
  
  
• Evans Gambit🔋🔌, Updated - 10 Chapter Study (250 Hearts) - Master key Black responses after move 5 with this highly rated study.
  
  
• Evans Gambit (Anderson Variation) - 5 Chapter Study  (Variation for Black)
  
  
• Kota's Evans Gambit Guide - 7 Chapter Study - Get a solid foundation in the Evans Gambit with this study covering the basics and several variations with model games.
  
  
• Black vs the Evans Gambit - 7 Chapter Study   (Black Variations)  Learn how to handle the Evans Gambit effectively as Black, focusing on the Lasker Defense Lines and featuring model games between Grandmasters.
  
  
• Evans Interactive Simulator -  14 Chapter Interactive Study This interactive study allows you to explore the Evans Gambit move-by-move, testing your understanding of opening principles, tactics, and positional ideas. (Great for beginners on Lichess studies!)

New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move, perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge.

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Games Databases

Chessgames.com

Evans Gambit (C51) 1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bc4 Bc5 4 b4 - 1687 Games
Evans Gambit (C52) 1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bc4 Bc5 4 b4 Bxb4 5 c3 Ba5 - 1101 Games
 
Game Collections
(Curated Collections of games below on Chessgames.com )

Evans Gambit [White] - 23 Games (All White Wins)
White - Evan's Gambit: Morphy - 19 Games (All White Morphy games)

EVANS GAMBIT DECLINED - 19 Games
EVANS GAMBIT ACCEPTED GTM - 30 Games (Nice Collection )
Modern Masters play the Evans Gambit - 12 Games
 
Evans Gambit History and Repertoire - 26 Games (Compiled by Kenilworthian)

365Chess.com 

C51: Evans gambit declined 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4  - 3812 Games
C52: Evans gambit 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Ba5 - 1530 Games

ChessTempo.com

Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Anderssen Variation (C51) - 425 Games
Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Anderssen Variation Cordel Line (C51) - 725 Games
Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Declined (C51) - 621 Games
Italian Game, Evans Gambit, MacDonnell Defense (C51) - 254 Games
Italian Game, Evans Gambit, MacDonnell Defense Main Line (C51) - 164 Games
Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Stone-Ware Variation (C51) - 248 Games

Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Main Line (C52) - 1955 Games
Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Slow Variation (C52) - 240 Games
Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Tartakower Attack (C52) - 419 Games
Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Pierce Defense (C52) - 306 Games
Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Mieses Defense (C52) - 232 Games
Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Anderssen Defense (C52) - 145 Games

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Chess Puzzles 

Test your attacking prowess and defensive skills with these Evans Gambit puzzles:

LiChess Opening Puzzles

• ITALIAN GAME: EVANS GAMBIT DECLINED - 379 Puzzles
  
  
• ITALIAN GAME: EVANS GAMBIT - 2676 Puzzles

WTHarvey.com

• Evans Gambit (ECO C51) - 6 Puzzles

Chess puzzles from the Evans Gambit (ECO C51) - 8 Puzzles from OTB Games

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Evan's Gambit Video Lessons 

Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of the Evans Gambit with this comprehensive video library:

Learn The Ultimate Chess Opening || The Evans Gambit! - 30 Min  agadmantor- Explore the core concepts and attacking potential of the Evans Gambit.
The Evans Gambit | Italian Game Theory - 36 Mins Hanging Pawns

Evans Gambit for the new generation - 17 Min GM Simon Williams

Attacking Ideas in the Evans Gambit - 25 Min GM Igor Smirnov - Sharpen your attacking skills with a Grandmaster guide to tactical opportunities in the Evans Gambit.

Chess Openings: Evans Gambit Accepted! - 40 Min IM  Miodrag Perunovic - In-depth analysis of the Evans Gambit Accepted, a chess opening that is considered one of the most interesting and reliable gambits.

How To Play The Evan's Gambit | Grandmaster Repertoire - 31 Min GM Moulthun - Learn key ideas and main lines directly from a Grandmaster's perspective.

Evan's Gambit: Chess Opening Strategy, Tactics, Tricks, Traps & Ideas | Best Moves to Win Fast - 10 Min - Get a quick overview of strategies, tactics, and common traps in the Evans Gambit.

Crazy Crab Chess

This comprehensive series by Crazy Crab Chess delves deep into the Evans Gambit, covering theory, strategy, and tactics. (Total Time: ~2 Hours)

• Evans Gambit Complete Course: Part 1 (Chess Lessons) - 32 Min
  
• Evans Gambit Complete Course: Part 2 (Chess Lessons) - 29 min
• Evans Gambit Complete Course: Part 3 (Chess Lessons) - 27 Min
• Evans Gambit Complete Course: Part 4 (Chess Lessons) - 22 Min

(GM Boris Altermans Gambit Guide Videos)

Grandmaster Boris Alterman investigates perhaps one of the soundest of the romantic gambits from the 18th century that is still used at top level in the game today - The Evans Gambit

• Evans Gambit Part 1  - 34 Min
• Evans Gambit Part 2 - 34 Min
• The Evans Gambit: Part 3 - 32 Min
• The Evans Gambit: Part 4 - 32 Min

(IM Alex Astaneh)

• Italian Game | Evans Gambit Accepted | Chess Openings 24 Min - In particular, we will have a look on black's most ambitions option, which is capturing on white's b4-pawn.
• Italian Game | Evans Gambit Declined | Chess Openings - 20 Min - We're analysing black's second option, which is to decline the gambit and to drop the bishop back to the b6-square. 

(NM Nelson Lopez)

Avoid common pitfalls with these video lessons highlighting mistakes players make at different skill levels.

• Top Mistakes in the Evans Gambit-part 1 - 18 Mins -  The Evan's Gambit opening basic idea, principles, and strategies you should watch out for.
• Common Mistakes in the Evan's Gambit - Part 2 - 14 Mins -  Top 2 mistakes players rated 1000 - 1400 are making in the Evan's Gambit AND how to fix them!
• Common Mistakes in the Evan's Gambit - Part 3 - 12 Min - The most common mistakes players rated 1400 - 1800 are making in the Evan's Gambit AND how to fix them!

Evan's Declined 

• Evans Gambit Declined - 18 Min  - Chesswebsite - We look at many variations if your opponents decide to decline the Evans Gambit.
  
  
• Chess Openings: If You Decline My Evans Gambit, You'll Lose!! - 30 Min IM Miodrag Perunovic - A comprehensive guide on how to play the Evans Gambit in chess, focusing on scenarios where the gambit is declined. It discusses various responses to the declined gambit, including counter-gambits and strategic moves to maintain an advantage.

Black Responses to Evan's

• Responses to the Evans Gambit | Chess Openings Explained - 49 Min St. Louis CC - National Master Jim McLaughlin profiles the Evans Gambit, where White plays a surprising 4.b4 in the Giuoco Piano. Learn what to do as Black to make White regret his sacrifice.
  
  
• Fighting the Evans Gambit - GM Damian Lemos - 30 Min - explores the options and plans available to Black when White plays the Evans Gambit.

Evans Gambit Traps and Tactics

• Tricks & Traps: The Evans Gambit - GM Denes Boros - 12 Min
• Poisoned Rook Trap - Evans Gambit - 10 Min
• Chess Trap 11 in Evans Gambit - 3 Min 
• Chess Trap 12 in Evans Gambit - 2 Min 
• Chess Trap 13 in Evans Gambit - 3 Min 
• Chess Trap 14 in Evans Gambit - 2 Min 

Game Videos (w/Analysis)

Evans Gambit - Chess Opening - 12 Video Playlist  -kingscrusher - This playlist features various Evans Gambit games with analysis, allowing you to see the opening in action.

Paul Morphy Plays the Evans Gambit | Tactics Time! - 38 Min - St.Louis CC - Dennis LaRue travels back to the Romantic chess era with Paul Morphy. See one game where the legend Morphy offered the b4 pawn and one game where he captured the b4 pawn. (New - 6/7/2024)

Garry plays the Evans Gambit | Kasparov vs Anand | Riga 1995 - 16 Min - GM Daniel King 

Carlsen Plays The Evans Gambit! - 6 min - GM Max Illingworth

GM Simon Williams

• 01. Spicy Openings! The Evans Gambit : The Famous Evergreen Game - 15 min
• 02. Spicy Openings! The Evans Gambit : Play Like An Attacking Mastermind - 15 Min
• 03. Spicy Openings! The Evans Gambit : The Theory Behind The Beauty - 19 Min
• 04. Spicy Openings! The Evans Gambit : Gambit Denier_ Punish The Meek man - 17 Min
• 05. Spicy Openings! The Evans Gabit : Nakamura Forces The Pawn Down Bobby's Throat - 16 Min

3 Times Paul Morphy Won with the Evans Gambit - 16 Min

Hikaru Nakamura Surprises Robert Hess With Evans Gambit - 6 Min

Stockfish Plays A Perfect Evan's Gambit Masterpiece! - 15 Min

Short vs Sargissian (2008) - 10 Min Video 

Chigorin Vs. Emanuel Lasker - 19 Min Total Part 1 , Part 2 

Kasparov vs Anand (1995) - 8 Min Video

Corus 2008 Short vs Sargissian - 11 min Video (With good analysis) 
Bobby Fischer blasts Reuben Fine in 17 moves with the Evan's Gambit | 1963 - 7 Min

Simplifying to a Pawn Ending | Standard Chess #275 [Evans Gambit] - 54 Min IM Bartholomew

Evan's Gambit Accepted 2 | Crazy Forced Checkmate (Chess) - 18 Min
Evan's Gambit Accepted | One Scenario of the Aggressive White Opening - 10 Min

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