Italian Game: Evans Gambit Declined (C51)
C51 · Chess Openings Reference GuideTarget Position
Engine Eval:
+0.13
Master Game Statistics
Based on master-level chess games in the database.
White Wins: 37.8%
Draws: 32.7%
Black Wins: 29.5%
Strategic Overview
The Italian Game: Evans Gambit Declined (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 Bb6
UCI Move Path
e2e4 e7e5 g1f3 b8c6 f1c4 f8c5 b2b4 c5b6
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Parent Opening
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Italian Game: Evans Gambit (C51)Sub-variations & Next Lines
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