By playing Bxb4, the player enters the Italian Game: Evans Gambit Accepted, a system within the Italian Game complex. Diverging from the popular Italian Game (Bb6), this line chooses Bxb4. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move resolves central tension. Note that engines consider this speculative, often preferring safer alternatives.
As the position develops, the priority becomes to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Data analysis shows a 45% win rate for White, indicating White advantage.
Also known as: Evans Gambit Accepted, Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Evans gambit
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