Opening course · C51 to C52
Learn the Evans Gambit
The Evans Gambit starts with 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.b4 Bxb4 5.c3 Ba5 6.d4. An Italian with a pawn sacrifice that buys c3 and d4 with tempo.
- You play White
- For club players
- Rated about 900 to 2200
What you will learn
- 1 The idea 3 steps
- 2 Main line 12 steps
- 3 Key variations 4 steps
- 4 Traps 3 steps
- 5 Plans and middlegames 4 steps
- 6 Test yourself 10 steps
Key ideas
- b4, c3 and d4: the pawn buys two tempi in the centre.
- Queen to b3 and bishop on c4 hit f7 together.
- Never take on f7 unless something follows.
- Ba3 and Rd1 keep Black’s king in the centre.
Traps you will see
- Fischer’s Nd5 Set by White
- Mate on f3 Set by Black
- The knight hops to g4 Set by White
Model games
- Robert James Fischer Reuben Fine New York · 1963
- Garry Kasparov Viswanathan Anand Tal Memorial, Riga · 1995
Questions
Is the Evans Gambit good for beginners?
It suits club players from about 900 to 2200. Beginners can follow the course, but some lines need care.
What are the first moves of the Evans Gambit?
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.b4 Bxb4 5.c3 Ba5 6.d4.
How long is the course?
6 chapters with 36 steps, each played out on the board with your coach.
Which traps does the course cover?
- Fischer’s Nd5
- Mate on f3
- The knight hops to g4