Evans Gambit

Fork the king and bishop

The attacking idea

Sacrifice on f7, then check from d5 to attack the king and bishop on c5 together.

The temptation

Taking another pawn gives White time for a forcing combination. This gains activity, not a guaranteed win.

If they defend

Develop and contest the centre instead of collecting another pawn.

You offer material to gain activity. Know how to continue if the opponent avoids the trap.

They take the bait

1. e4 1… e5 2. Nf3 2… Nc6 3. Bc4 3… Bc5 4. b4 4… Bxb4 5. c3 5… Bc5 6. d4 6… exd4 7. O-O 7… dxc3 8. Bxf7+ 8… Kxf7 9. Qd5+ 9… Ke8 10. Qxc5 10… d6 11. Qxc3

They defend

1. e4 1… e5 2. Nf3 2… Nc6 3. Bc4 3… Bc5 4. b4 4… Bxb4 5. c3 5… Bc5 6. d4 6… exd4 7. O-O 7… d6 8. cxd4 8… Bb6 9. Nc3 9… Nf6

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