14 Mar '13 17:28>2 edits
Originally posted by kbear1kIt is clear that michael liddle gave the best move with 22.Qd3+. I am still skeptical of 22. Re5+ because it gives up a rook for a knight with unclear results that I can't see in my head alone. Perhaps if I played it out on an analyze board I might be able to see it your way, but if one sees 22.Qd3+ in an OTB game he would be foolish to play anything else.
Re5+ also works for white but it would not be my first choice - just a matter of my style - that's all. BTW - I love the Evan's Gambit - good choice for OTB chess.
P.S. I have never played the Evan's Gambit OTB or on RHP. I should try it a couple times to decide if it is to my liking or not. I just tried the Marshall Defense for the first time against the Queen's Gambit and don't like it. It has left me with a pawn down and fighting for a draw with very little promise of a win without a blunder from my opponent and my opponent has refused to accept my draw offer.