Black sidesteps the gambit with 4...Bb6, refusing the pawn and aiming for solid development. White typically responds with a4-a5 to gain queenside space and Nc3-Nd5 for piece pressure. A practical, lower-theory way to face the Evans without entering its sharpest lines.
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You (White)
Your move - play White's next move
ProgressMove 1 of 7
Move Sequence
1.e4e5
2.Nf3Nc6
3.Bc4Bc5
4.b4Bb6
5.a4a6
6.Nc3Nf6
7.Nd5
Current lineEvans Gambit Declined
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