ECO C51 Play as White

Evans Gambit

abcdefgh87654321
7 / 7

Use the arrow keys to step through the moves

Moves

  1. 1.
  2. 2.
  3. 3.
  4. 4.

Memorize the Evans Gambit

AnkiChess turns this opening into flashcards you play out on the board, with a note on every move, and schedules each review just before you'd forget it.

Study the Evans Gambit free

Free account, up to 3 openings. No card needed.

About the Evans Gambit

An aggressive gambit sacrificing a pawn for rapid development and attacking chances.

Move by move

  1. Controls the center and opens lines for the queen and bishop.
  2. Black mirrors White's central control.
  3. Develops a piece and attacks the e5 pawn.
  4. Defends the e5 pawn and develops a piece.
  5. The Italian Game! The bishop targets the weak f7 square.
  6. Black develops symmetrically, also targeting f2.
  7. The Evans Gambit! Sacrifices a pawn to deflect the bishop and gain tempo.