The Evans Gambit is in reality only a sub-variation of the Giuoco Piano,
but might aptly be called, {364} 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.