Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Anderssen Variation

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Opening Overview: Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Anderssen Variation

The Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Anderssen Variation (C51) is a notable Italian Game variation, marked by the move Be7. Traditionally favored by Mikhail Tal, this system emphasizes sacrificial initiative.

Strategic Context: Deviating from the popular Italian Game (Bf8), this line chooses Be7. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move controls key diagonals. Plans should focus on how to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure and develop rapidly.

Next Steps: As the position develops, the priority becomes to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.

Data Analysis: Statistical models suggest equality (Eval: +0.31), with a high probability of a draw.

Also known as: Evans Gambit: Anderssen Variation, Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Anderssen Variation, Evans

Stockfish Analysis of Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Anderssen Variation:
+0.31 Balanced
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Technical Details for Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Anderssen Variation

  • ECO Code: C51
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 37% / B: 31%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: Evans Gambit: Anderssen Variation, Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Anderssen Variation, Evans, Evans gambit: 5...Be7, Anderssen Variation, Evans
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