Evans Gambit, Laroche Variation
- 1.e4e5
- 2.Nf3Nc6
- 3.Bc4Bc5
- 4.b4Bxb4
- 5.c3Ba5
- 6.d4Nf6
146 games
A rare Evans Gambit sideline in which Black answers 6. d4 with 6...Nf6, hitting e4. It is considered an error that leaves White with a large advantage.
Train it in TheoriaAbout the Laroche Variation
The Laroche Variation, 6...Nf6, ignores White's central threat and instead develops with a counterattack on e4, in place of the established 6...d6 or 6...exd4. It is regarded as a mistake. After 7. dxe5, the most common reply and the engine's first choice, the pawn gains time against the f6-knight and White sets a trap. The engine gives White a large advantage. Castling with 7. O-O is the second most popular choice, although Black has scored well after it.