And wins, for Black can only play 12. ... Kt to K 2, to which White replies 13. R takes B, or R to K sq., or Kt to K 5, &c. This variation should be carefully studied, for Black will frequently fall into the trap thus laid for him.
From considerations of space, it is only possible to give two or three variations of each opening, and these in a very condensed form. For further examples the reader is referred to Hoffer's Chess (see note on first page of this article).
THE EVANS GAMBIT.
The Evans Gambit is in reality only a sub-variation of the Giuoco Piano, but might aptly be called,
in contradistinction to it, Giuoco Presto, the former being slow, the latter lively.
| WHITE. | BLACK. | ||
| 1. | P to K 4 | 1. | P to K 4 |
| 2. | Kt to K B 3 | 2. | Kt to Q B 3 |
| 3. | B to B 4 | 3. | B to B 4 |
| 4. | P to Q Kt 4 | ... |
The first three moves are those of the Giuoco Piano. The last move constitutes the Evans Gambit. The object of sacrificing the Kt P is to establish a centre through the advance of the Q B P and Q P; to open an outlet for the Q and Q B, and so obtain a quick development of the pieces, and consequently a powerful attack.
| 4. | B takes P |
If 4. ... Kt takes P, White replies with 5. P to B 3, and after 5. ... Kt to Q B 3 the position is the same.
| 5. | P to B 3 | 5. | B to Q B 4 |