Intermediate Chess
Intermediate

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The Evans Gambit (White)

Sacrifice a pawn to build a big center.

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Italian Game, Evans Gambit

The Evans offers the b-pawn to deflect Black's bishop, then slams in c3 and d4 for a powerful center and fast development. Watch the eval bar: it dips toward Black (a pawn IS a pawn) — the gambit is the bet that White's lead in development is worth more than that small deficit.

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