Lasker's antidote to the Evans Gambit: return the pawn and retreat the bishop to b6, heading for an endgame where White's structure is loose. White must play energetically to justify the sacrifice.
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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.b4Bxb4
5.c3Ba5
6.d4d6
7.O-OBb6
Current lineEvans Gambit Lasker Defence
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