Chess openings - Italian Game: Evans Gambit

[@KebuChess]

Oh, I'm glad that there was a continuation of use to you. And thank you for the compliment! Your feedback about wanting deeper analysis is being reflected elsewhere so I will have to begin pondering this sooner or later. One tricky point about this - the deeper the continuations, the more brief the commentary must be about each particular move...haven't had any bright ideas about this yet!

[@7percentSolution]

Love your explanations and analysis, Dereque!

[@KebuChess]

So great to hear, thank you!! :)

[@KebuChess]

Thank you for the kind words and suggestion! What would make that a better approach? I quite like the idea but usually find many important downsides to it as well.

[@PerfectPeter891]

These videos are outstanding. The 2-board set-up is engaging, the information is really good, and the presenter is clear and enthusiastic. Well done.

[@KebuChess]

Thank you for the kind words! Glad to hear you're enjoying the videos

[@KebuChess]

@DrRawDog Good question, I should have mentioned this! If Qb5+ then ...c6 allows Black to both eliminate the check to the king and defend the knight (since the queen on d8 now protects the knight on a5). Thanks for the question! - Dereque

[@groussac]

Forwarded your channel to my chess club this spring. Lots of great chess sites out there, but none that summarize the pros and cons of a particular opening with such an economy of motion. By that I mean you really know how to use video time to best effect, moving from key move to key move with cheerful logic. Hopefully your YT success translates into other successes of your life. Cheers.

[@KebuChess]

Thank you so much Pierre, what a wonderful and kind comment to receive !I super appreciate you and your participation on our channel! Thank you!!

[@OGC-OGC-OGC]

I love your videos. Great content, little fluff, and when it is there its useful, and you go through all the options. Love it keep up the good work

[@KebuChess]

Thanks so much! I enjoy covering aggressive openings like these so I'll note your suggestion of doing more like these in the future. -Dereque

[@ChristopherARo]

Dereque, thanks so much for making these videos, I can't believe they are free! I haven't been playing chess for long, but I've learned a lot from these. All your explanation is appreciated (even the obvious lines). I've looked at a couple chess opening books but I always have questions about why certain moves are good or bad. It's so much easier watching your visuals and hearing your explanations as you explore multiple lines. Keep up the great work.

[@SaadAbdali]

At 11:25, after Bxb4 Ncxb4 (trade of bishops), doesn't white have a 'remove the defender' tactic? Bxd5 removes the defender of the b4 knight. After black replies with Bxd5 or Qxd5, white can play Qxb4, picking up two knights for a bishop.

[@jonathanshepherd5515]

The knights are connected, so if Bxd5 then NbXd5 and black is better

[@SaadAbdali]

Jonathan Shepherd I..... can't believe i didn't see that. Thanks.

[@endlesssilence]

I just stumbled upon your videos today and was impressed by the quality and professionalism. Keep it up

[@KebuChess]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos :-)

[@ryucorrea]

I really like when you post more aggressive openings, like the C3/grand prix variation. This is a very fun looking opening. Also love the aggressive defensive openings such as the Grunfeld. I am an okay chess player and I did well against most players though I never studied much of the theories or parts of the game (open, middle, and end games). Thank you for showing this. I can only hope my love for chess and understanding rise with your teachings. Thank you.

[@benmullenbach3554]

At around 12:46 why doesnt white advance d5 pawn to d6 threatening black's knight but also opening up the diagonal for the white bishop to again attack f7 with help of the g5 knight?

[@KebuChess]

You're welcome! This is a great question. White does very well after both 6.cxd4 and 6.O-O but 6.O-O! is probably strongest, continuing to keep up the theme of developing as quickly as possible and getting ready for a big attack. 6.cxd4 Bb4+ 7.Bd2 (or even 7.Kf1) also all offer enough compensation - the center and extra development will be very strong for White. -Dereque

[@marcwagnolio6536]

at 11:41 can the white queen not just step onto the kings diagonal (beside the black knight on a5) and force the king to move, therefore winning the knight?

[@danieldawson8018]

Black just plays c6

[@KebuChess]

Perhaps you mean Qb3 as opposed to Bb3. In that case the line makes a lot more sense! (If 8.Bb3 then at 10.Nxc3 Black should simply play 10...Bxc3 -+) The line you provide is interesting with the end position favoring White. And I agree Black can improve upon 12...Rb8 - 12...Re8 would be an improvement as would 12...d6 or 12...d5.

[@august1268]

04:45 the engine recommends Bg5! this move is insanely strong, since white can checkmate his opponent, if he makes just a single mistake.. for example: 11. Bg5 Qf5 12. Nxe5 dxe5 13. Qb5+ c6 14. Rxe5+ Be6 15. Qxb7 Qxe5 16. Qxc6+ Bd7 17. Qxa8+

[@KebuChess]

There is ...c6 protecting against the check and opening the queen up to defend the knight on a5. Thanks for the question! -Dereque

[@veruslupus]

Dereque? in the bit in which u deal with modern masters response to nge7 wouldnt white be ok with qb3 even after castleing king side before dealing with the pawn on d4? so: e4-e5 Nf3-Nc6 Bc4-Bc5 b4-Bxb4 c3-Ba5 d4-exd4 o-o-Nge7 Qb3 the pan taking again seems risky and it allows white to castle nice and early while propping up control of d5. is there a big flaw im missing? Thanks Dereque, i keep coming back to your videos as my knowledge increases and understanding more and more

[@KebuChess]

I'm not sure where you're referring to - but in the position where I'm guessing - the pawn is defended by the knight on b1?

[@GWiggles69]

Why would black move his knight to a5 at 11:36? Doesn't it set up white for a queen fork on the king and knight?

[@KebuChess]

...c6 replies to Qb5+ and allows the queen to defend the knight on a5

[@jamiecruz4421]

In the line where black captures on C3 instead of Rb8 what if black plays H6 instead? With the idea of stopping the knight fork on C5 so he can safely move his queen to E6 ?

[@bloedeter]

At 11:34 after ... Na5 what happens after Bb5+ ? It looks like black is in trouble. I'm guessing ...Ke2? Then after Qa6 Nb3 (looks forced to me) Ne6 looks interesting. But I'm probably wrong.

[@KebuChess]

Interesting question! I would say ...Kf8 rather than ...Ke7 but then yes Qa6 ...Nb3 and the position looks unclear. (I am not sure what you are referring to when you mention Ne6 however)

[@danieljohnsopardenilla997]

In 11:40, what about Qb5? in order to take black's knight on a5 or in c6 if black does Nc6 to block the check

[@KebuChess]

This has been asked elsewhere in the comments, to save a little time, I refer you there... :)

[@KebuChess]

Great question! There is ...c6 protecting against the check and opening the queen up to defend the knight on a5. -Dereque

[@KebuChess]

I do play on ICC sometimes. Thank you for the encouraging words! :)

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Very nice presentation. And interesting backdrop to where you were filmed!

[@turtlebuster82]

Cool gambit, enjoyed seeing all the variations.

[@mwangikimani3970]

Ever so professional Dereque, good job buddy!

[@KebuChess]

Thanks! :)

[@KebuChess]

@kikook222 Excellent! Did you frequently get good attacking chances or did your opponents mostly cope with it successfully? -Dereque

[@georgecolby7488]

Fantastic video! I play the italian game a lot, with the evans gambit, max lange, and morphy attack always at the ready.

[@kevinhu7274]

just curious, at 11:35 what stops white from forking the king and knight on a5?

[@kevinhu7274]

Eskil Uran ^why i still suck at chess

[@Crazeyfor67]

Excellent. Just beat my old Super V.I.P. computer using this gambit. Even gave up my Queen on move 13. Your good for my game Dereque! Thanks.

[@czitels1856]

In 5:01 after ... Ne7 Could be attack on Ng5 with protection from bishop?

[@KebuChess]

(2/3) For example, even if you were given the right to move the pieces around on an analysis board during a game you'd probably be surprised how little this would help to ease your concerns about the position. It's still complicated and you still may not what to do! When you study, watch videos, play games and analyze them, memorize things, etc. you build up the very patterns which will help you to do those functions rather well.

[@ajinkyadedge]

What if at 11:38 white plays Qb5 check and fork the knight?

[@danieldawson8018]

c6

[@KebuChess]

@yousmellmyunderware The set was a gift from my grandmother many years ago! I'm not sure where to find it now :(

[@Mr.Yoda66]

I love the video, I am new to Chess so I Wonder at: 11:37, why can't White just play Queen to b5 and pickup a free Knight at a5?

[@KebuChess]

...c6 will defend against the check after Qb5 and also allow the queen on d8 to defend the knight on a5 :) Thank you for your question!

[@kjbhargava]

you're right i didn't see that. thank you. do you have any advice on memorization of the board and how to memorize positioning on boards? I've tried a few times but the mental visualization is difficult to maintain throughout a game.

[@Fcstfan]

I absolutely love your opening videos! I would love to see your analysis to the Smith morra gambit!

[@KebuChess]

Fcstfan Thank you and thank you!

[@madchessLeviathan]

meet Be7 and Na5 today, had been looking at the traxler counter earlier and took Bxf7+ by instinct and lost quite badly. Never seen that before and wonder how to play insted or if the sacrifice was decent enougth

[@KebuChess]

That could be a topic for another video! Presently I'm actually not totally familiar with this line but thanks for bringing it up! I hope to look into it soon

[@Privateskante]

6:50 why didn't king take bishop?

[@KhaosTy]

Do you think you could make a video on the mainline Gioco Piano? This video and the one comparing the Ruy to the Italian are awesome and entertaining, but as a Bc4 player I'd really like to know about the 3. ... Bc5 4. c3 option. Thanks!

[@KebuChess]

Tyler Sy It's possible, thank you for the suggestion!

[@KebuChess]

Good question! 8.Qb3?! is a little problem for White since after 8...O-O 9.cxd4 Bb6! Black has the double threat of ...Nxd4 and simplifying with ...Na5. -Dereque

[@Guishe32]

great video, thank you Dereque. Now, what happens if let's say 3...Bc5 4.b4 Bx4 5. c3 Bc5?

[@KebuChess]

Not sure where you're referring to?

[@yasiromar5472]

brilliant videos, so well presented, straight, clear and very fun to watch! Looking forward to more videos despite the fact that I need much more time to focus on what's in there and develop my chess skills. Many thanks for your efforts :)

[@Lozosos]

Dear Dereque, this is the first video I'm watching on your channel and I have to say that I'm impressed! Very well thought through video, good job, keep it up! :)

[@KebuChess]

Thank you! :) Great to hear!

[@ubiergo1978]

Can anyone point me out which Anderssen game is the one at the beginning? Couldn't find it and I want to know how it continued. =)

[@abkarahmed9180]

chess is beautiful

[@KebuChess]

indeed, thank you!

[@johnfife4370]

Totally agree

[@KebuChess]

Thank you for the suggestion!

[@CherAmi1024]

I have a question! Could you please elaborate more on the lines that involve a retreat of black's bishop back to C4 on the fifth move? Thank you so much for this video!

[@KebuChess]

+Josef Waples 5...Bc5?! 6.d4 exd4 7.O-O! is in the spirit of the Evans Gambit :)

[@CherAmi1024]

+Dereque Kelley Awesome. Thank you for the response

[@djosephsss]

Question, why does white not play qd4 at 4:30? that looks devastating

[@djosephsss]

Yes that makes great sense, Thanks! :)

[@jontyroy1723]

Can the pawns move 2 squares at once more than one time in a game? I knew that moving the pawn 2 squares can be used only once in one game. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[@KebuChess]

+Jonty Roy Any given pawn can only move 2 squares one time in the game and it must do so from it's starting position. After a given pawn moves it's ineligible to move 2 squares for the remainder of the game (unless, of course, it promotes and changes into another piece!)

[@philstevens4875]

Love your videos! Any chance of a video on the London opening?

[@KebuChess]

+Phil Stevens Thank you!! Yes, it's chance! :)

[@mkemechanic]

What a wonderful video. I watched this because I play the Italian game all the time with white, but I've actually never played the Evans gambit. The opening I end up with goes 1) e4, e5, 2) nf3, nc6 3) bc4, bc5, and then I usually play 4) nc3., followed at some point usually by a3 and d3. I've always felt that the book move 4) c3 was too passive, and I'd rather develop the knight right away. I plan on playing the Evans gambit for a while to see if it can help my rating. Do you have an opinion on 4) nc3?

[@Phoenix-ox2jr]

+Antonio Aguilar c3 is the mainline which is not nearly as aggressive as the Evans gambit but I personally think it's more exciting than Nc3.

[@joaolucasbraga4642]

Joshua Davis i dont know, but nc3 doesnt seen good to me. i'd prefer the book move c3. white's plan in the italian game is exploiting the center by playing pawn c3 and then pawn d4(or maybe even pawn d4 imediately like in the scotch game). and with kight c3 you cannot play pawn c3. doesnt seem good to me.

[@mkemechanic]

You're probably right.

[@RooksandHooks]

hello dereque just looking at this particular video and you explain that bd3 start to annoy the queen, if like my president computer level plays qh5 as you say this is the right move, whites' continuation is ne2 then nf4 after ne2 black takes pawn on e5 i recapture the knight then queen takes night im now 3 pawns down.. does this still allow compensation for white after this line is this correct??? plus are you on fbook or chess.com ?? regards avid player ian from birmingham west mids ty mate

[@DanielCwele]

02:32 what happens if the bishop goes back to c5 intead of a5?

[@natashak2125]

wait im not getting why bishop is not x'ing knight on d5 after pawn takes pawn and knight captures pawn..

[@philstevens4875]

Hi Dereque, Just wondering where you stand on the Fried Liver (Fegatello) attack in the Italian Game. Is it sound and would you advise playing it at tournament level?

[@KebuChess]

@TeamAdreanalineThreat: White can capture Nxe5 first and then Qxa5 :)

[@KebuChess]

I am having trouble figuring out what positions and moves you are referring to I'm afraid. Yes, I'm on both fbook and chess.com :)

[@marquishoward9162]

What if on move 12 black goes Rf8 - e8? Instead of Ra1 - Rb1? Please advise?

[@0xSLN]

Hey Dereque, just wanna tell u that u are awesome and a great chess inspiration! The explanations are super clear and focused, your personality adds a wonderful touch and your enthusiasm is contagious ;) You are doing the online chess community a great service, big thanks and good luck in all of your endeavours!

[@KebuChess]

Oskar Hulter Awesome! Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the videos :)

[@Mikeplaysdbd]

What happen if I moved my bishop to where the king is does that count as check mate?

[@veruslupus]

I completely agree, some very generous people in the chess video circuit, yourself included

[@KebuChess]

(3/3) Then calculation and visualization tend to come easily. Of course if you are routinely making simple tactical mistakes, you could add some puzzles, to the mix...but only if you'd like to do things that way! -Dereque

[@KebuChess]

Thank you for the kind words!These are both highly interesting lines. I've noted the suggestions! :-) -Dereque

[@jotake4227]

and what about 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 d5 5. exd5 b5 6. Bxb5 Qxd5 .... can you make a study of this line? and this variant 7. c4 Qxg2 8. Qf3... what seems to you' which is the best response for white? thanks!! and very good videos, and your english very clear ( im from spain and i undestand you very well).

[@shantam7]

please make a video for the trompowsky attack

[@Kibaikasu]

15:02 What if black does Bxd4 instead of the Kxd4? Then when white recaptures with Nxd4 black can capture with Nxd4, attacking the queen and threatening to check the king with Ne2+, forking whites light squared bishop? White would need to play Qd1 or risk loosing even more material and would leave Black with a lead in development with d6, attacking e5 and freeing up his light squared bishop to get ready for a king side attack with Bh3 and a queen side castle to bring a rook into the attack.

[@pranavbalaji9845]

why can't black take the gambit pawn in the beginning whit his knight? Somebody please answer

[@Phoenix-ox2jr]

Black can do this but white still plays c3, then after Nc6, it will transpose to lines with Bxc4 then Bc5 which is not the strongest way to play against the Evans gambit as black. So if the game goes 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Nxb4 5. c3 Nc6 this is the same position as 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Bc5. This position is known to be bad for black so taking with the knight instead of the bishop is actually a blunder.

[@KebuChess]

I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the videos! If Black tried 4...Nxb4? He would quickly run into a bad position after 5.c3! Nc6 6.d4 exd4 7.O-O! when White will again get a big attack similar to those shown in the video. Thank you for the quesiton and for the kind words! -Dereque

[@th3on3thatb3atu]

At 11:39 can't queen check the king and take the knight? Qb5?

[@il2xbox]

At 11:38 How can white not hope to be better? It looks to me like Qb5+ would earn white a free knight.

[@jonathanshepherd5515]

Pawn to c6 blocks the check and lets the Queen defend the Knight.

[@KebuChess]

Oh! :) Okay, 11.Qxd4 after Black has just castled instead of 11.cxd4 - that's certainly possible. I think White is slightly worse in both cases. After 11.Qxd4 N7g6 the knights occupy good positions because White can't play 12.f4? Bb6 -+. Black can plan now develop rapidly...Bf5, with good play

[@TheSivac]

at 11:40, why not check on b5 getting a free knight?

[@nimbusnigan4781]

a confident and a perfect quality explanation, but it would be better if you would explain it through some best games

[@kikook222]

I used to play the Evan's Gambit a lot back when I started playing chess seriously.

[@KebuChess]

I certainly could :-) What makes these lines -overly- obvious as opposed to simply obvious?

[@pamparr8672]

and if the bishop just moves back to the same position after capture...?

[@KebuChess]

Back to f8?? White would have an excellent advantage then with extra time and space gained at the expense of Black's taking and retreating

[@JJTheBigDog]

good explanations. nice change to see a real board and person too

[@H2oFormula]

Thank you for great, clear chess videos! I'm glad there are generous people like you :)

[@KebuChess]

Thank you for the encouraging words! -Dereque

[@chesslessons9783]

hey bro first off all i m big fan fan of your videos and i m very good with my opening now...but i have one question....what after Ne7 variation Q×b7...because i think white's queen is prity much trap now plz help me bro

[@TeamAdrenalineThreat]

At 4:56 why doesn't the black king move white queen takes on a5 then black knight takes on c4?

[@KebuChess]

Check out the Nimzo-Indian video! That's an opening I particularly enjoy. -Dereque

[@Greattechno]

@12:15 what about Qxd4?

[@KebuChess]

Hm...This would seem to allow ...Nxc4 followed by ...Qxd5 which looks good for Black

[@yeeluvspizza]

Dereque Kelley After Nxc4, white can play Qxg7 with idea of Nh7 if Black plays Rf8...if Black plays Kd7, White's Re1 gives White a good position

[@KebuChess]

(1/3) No advice at all except to avoid it! Strong visualization has little to do with chess mastery because no matter how well you visualize the positions you still have the problem of knowing which moves to ponder, which variations to calculate, and how to assess the relative value of the positions that arise.

[@TheNuscas]

Dear Dereque, Whenever black re-treats his bishop to a5 on move 5, white should always play Qb3 on move 7 instead of 0-0. This prevents the Nge7 move that you say is great defense found a decade ago (10:00). I'm sure you are aware of this line, as I haven't gone through all the comments. Cheers

[@kjbhargava]

At 11:34, when Na5, why doesn't white just check with Qb5 and then take the horse on a5? that would give white a substantial advantage while taking away a double horse for black.

[@benjaminlinus2394]

Wow! new to chess, going to take me a while to learn and fully absorb, but when I do eventually learn and fully absorb, this is going help me no end, nice work keep it going!

[@alancjmgmorales6420]

11:35 but what about queen b5 check, fprking the knight

[@inseopyoun1203]

c6

[@Rainbowhotpocket]

Why are we playing a3 as white at 11:28? wouldn't 1. Bxd5 Bxd5 2. Qxb4 win you a piece?

[@KebuChess]

The knight can recapture after 1.Bxd5 Nxd5 :) Then Black will be okay...

[@bishopknights]

I like this Evans Gambit

[@KebuChess]

Glad to hear it! :) -Krishna (Don't think it needed a reply but I wanted to leave one anyway)

[@TheDearyayah]

hey dereque kelley, which and how many chess openings should i learn as a beginner

[@KebuChess]

As many or as few as you want!

[@bernie4366]

why did you just run through the opening moves of the gambit three or four times in a row, one directly after the other, at the beginning of the video? I love the way you explain things but sometimes it seems so hard to learn from YT channels because all the creators seem to make the videos 3x longer than they need to be and it really taxes one's patience.