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Jun 10, 2026 · 10 min read · Beginner · Intermediate

Discover the Rousseau Gambit, an aggressive answer to the Italian Game that trades a pawn for a surprise attack. Learn the best lines to crush unprepared opponents from the Black side!

Discover the Evans Gambit, a 19th-century opening made by a Sea Captain that trades a pawn for a devastating attack. Learn the best lines to crush your opponents in under 20 moves!