Evans Gambit – How to Play as White and Black
The Evans Gambit has been played since 1827 and is still played by today’s strongest chess players. Read on to learn more about this powerful opening. The Evans Gambit is part of the Italian Opening and is one of the most aggressive choices at White’s disposal. Since it involves sacrificing a pawn and sometimes two […]
Carrinthe’s masterpiece at Tata Steel Chess and the joy of chess, by HAN SCHUT
The other day a colleague asked me for my hobbies, and I answered that chess was one them. “Ah chess,” my colleague said, “I have not played that game in a long time. I used to play it with my brother in front of the tent when we were on vacation. Each day, after dinner […]