Thursday, December 11, 2008

Evans Gambit (C51-C52) - Opening Theory

 


The Ultimate Evans Gambit Resource Hub:
 Tactics, Games, and More

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

The Evans Gambit is an aggressive variant of the Giuoco Piano

Bishop's Bounty Giuoco Piano Page


BOOKS  & Courses (Free)


Short & Sweet: Italian Game Free Chessable Course - 13 Trainable Variations

Short & Sweet: Krykun's Italian Game - Free Chessable Course - 25 Trainable Varations



Evans Gambit Chess Articles

GM Boris Altermans Blog
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


GM Short (2645) vs. GM L'Ami (2581) (2008) - Chess.com Article 
S. Conquest - L. Winants [C51] - Kenilworth Chess Club 


The Evans Gambit at Simplify Chess -  Idepth Look at this Gambit

Evan’s Gambit Theory (Accepted and Declined) | A Definitive Guide - Nice Guide at RagChess

Welcome to the Evans Gambit - Website devoted to the Evans. Explanations of its history, past and present, and main lines. 

Evans Gambit – How to Play as White and Black - Chessable Blog Opening Guide (In-depth)


Evans Gambit LiChess Studies

The Evans Gambit  - 25 Chapter Study (Very Indepth) (150 hearts)

Evans Gambit🔋🔌, Updated - 10 Chapter Study (250 Hearts)

Evans Gambit (Anderson Variation) - 5 Chapter Study  (Variation for Black)

Kota's Evans Gambit Guide - 7 Chapter Study

Black vs the Evans Gambit - 7 Chapter Study   Lasker Defense Lines (Black Variations)

Evans Interactive Simulator -  14 Chapter Interactive Study  (To practice Opening and Tactics)



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


Chess 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


Evan's Gambit Video Lessons 

Evans Gambit Complete Course: Part 1 (Chess Lessons) - 32 Min
Learn The Ultimate Chess Opening || The Evans Gambit! - 30 Min  AGADMATOR
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

Chess Openings: Evans Gambit Accepted! - 40 Min IM  Miodrag Perunovic
How To Play The Evan's Gambit | Grandmaster Repertoire - 31 Min GM Moulthun

(GM Boris Altermans Gambit Guide Videos)

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
Italian Game | Evans Gambit Declined | Chess Openings - 20 Min 


(NM Nelson Lopez)

Top Mistakes in the Evans Gambit-part 1 - 18 Mins
Common Mistakes in the Evan's Gambit - Part 2 - 14 Mins
Common Mistakes in the Evan's Gambit - Part 3 - 12 Min
Evans Gambit | The Most Winning Line - 6 Min
Gambit Guide pt 2 - GM Boris Alterman 33 min 
Gambit Guide pt 3 - GM Boris Alterman 32 min
Gambit Guide Pt 4 - GM Boris Alterman 33 min 


( Evan's Declined )

Evans Gambit Declined - 18 Min 
Chess Openings: If You Decline My Evans Gambit, You'll Lose!! - 30 Min IM Miodrag Perunovic



(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)

Short vs Sargissian (2008) - 10 Min Video 
Chigorin Vs. Emanuel Lasker - 19 Min Total Part 1 , Part 2 

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

This evocative image depicts two skilled chess players engaged in a tense game of the Evans Gambit aboard a weathered, wooden ship tossed by the stormy seas. One man, dressed as a seasoned sea captain, carefully considers his next move using the classic opening, while his opponent, a weathered sailor, studies the board with intense concentration. The atmospheric cabin setting, with its antique furnishings and nautical accoutrements, creates a timeless, adventure-filled ambiance that complements the strategic battle unfolding on the chessboard. The dramatic seascape visible through the cabin windows adds an element of challenge and isolation to the scene, evoking the spirit of the bold Evans Gambit.
"Two players engage in a tense game of the Evans Gambit aboard a weathered ship tossed by stormy seas."


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