Italian Game: Evans Gambit, McDonnell Defense

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Opening Overview: Italian Game: Evans Gambit, McDonnell Defense

By playing Bc5, the player enters the Italian Game: Evans Gambit, McDonnell Defense, a system within the Italian Game complex. While Be7 is the main choice, Bc5 offers a different perspective. It succeeds by maintaining a solid objective evaluation while changing the character of the game. This move controls key diagonals.

Critical Concepts

  • Control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure.
  • Feature: Fianchetto

As the position develops, the priority becomes to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure. Data analysis shows a 38% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Italian Game, Evans Gambit

Stockfish Analysis of Italian Game: Evans Gambit, McDonnell Defense:
+0.33 Balanced
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Technical Details for Italian Game: Evans Gambit, McDonnell Defense

  • ECO Code: C51
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 38% / B: 32%
  • Moves: 15
  • Aliases: Italian Game, Evans Gambit
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