Italian Game: Evans Gambit (C51)

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Openings Directory / Italian Game: Evans Gambit

Target Position

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Engine Eval: +0.21

Master Game Statistics

Based on master-level chess games in the database.

White Wins: 38.8% Draws: 30.1% Black Wins: 31.1%

Strategic Overview

The Italian Game: Evans Gambit (ECO code C51) is a key chess opening. From the starting board position, it is defined by the following move sequence:

Move Sequence (SAN)
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4
UCI Move Path
e2e4 e7e5 g1f3 b8c6 f1c4 f8c5 b2b4
Repertoire Training

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