It's playable for black but it leaves little room for error, and win or lose it always leads to exciting play. My opponent resigned early, although unless I'm missing something he was in a really bad position.
Although conventional wisdom says low level players shouldn't focus too much on openings, IMO all players at my level should learn the main lines to Evan's Gambit - to either learn what to do or to avoid the gambit all together.
In my opinion it's the most fun opening to play. A side discussion, which opening is the most fun for you (regardless of their technical merit)?
Most fun opening for me? Well, I haven't studied the opening for so long, but I use the spanish as white, and I like it. I like the way the moves and ideas start to flow after you've studied for a few months and you've gotten some games under your belt. My main source of study is "The abc of the Ruy Lopez" by Andrew Martin. I suppose the italian/Evan's gambit would be a good way to procede after the spanish.
Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperafter black plays d6 can't you win a piece on the spot by d5 and q-a5+? Obviously it turned out well for you- but just thought you had a clear win a few moves earlier
It's playable for black but it leaves little room for error, and win or lose it always leads to exciting play. My opponent resigned early, although unless I'm missing something he was in a really bad position.
Although conventional wisdom says low level players shouldn't focus too much on openings, IMO all players at my level should learn the m ...[text shortened]... 4 Qd8e7 7. O-O d6 8. dxe5 dxe5 9. Qd1b3 Ng8f6 10. Bc1a3 1-0[/pgn]
RichJohnson,
check out my game, kindly posted by Paul Leggett. Accepting the pawn on c4 drives blacks bishop away from the centre, allowing d+e pawn progression for white. b-a3 prevents castling. White's pieces develop naturally and dominate the centre. The Evans is a very nice gambit that was a particular favourite of Morphy.
Edit: Sorry, I meant accepting pawn on b4!