Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Mayet Defense

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Opening Overview: Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Mayet Defense

"While Be7 is the main choice, Bf8 offers a different perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move controls key diagonals."

The move Bf8 signals the Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Mayet Defense, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: As the position develops, the priority becomes to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Plans should focus on how to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure and develop rapidly.

Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 30%, the position is solid. Engines evaluate it at -0.26.

Also known as: Evans Gambit: Mayet Defence, Evans gambit: Mayet defence

Stockfish Analysis of Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Mayet Defense:
-0.26 Slight Advantage (Black)
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Technical Details for Italian Game: Evans Gambit, Mayet Defense

  • ECO Code: C51
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 33% / B: 38%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: Evans Gambit: Mayet Defence, Evans gambit: Mayet defence
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