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Expert: - 5/13/2007


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Hi, I have a question on the Evans Gambit. (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4)

What happens if the opponent replies 4 ... b5? Is there a name for that? And what should I do on the fifth move?
Thanks in advance

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This move is not played and isn't a recognized line with a name because of White's 5.B:f7+   This prevents Black from castling and gives White good attacking chances as in the following possible continuation:

...Kxf7 6.bxc5 Qe7 7.Nc3 Qxc5 8.a4 Ba6 9.axb5 Bxb5 10.Ba3 Qc4 11.Ng5+ Kg6 12.Qg4

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