Exploring the Alekhine’s Defence played by black in countering the king’s pawn opening, one of the most common openings used by white in online and over-the-board play.

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Play The Evans Gambit!
The Evans Gambit was invented by William Davies Evans, the first player to employ it more then 170 years ago.
Did you also know that Captain Evans was also a professional Ship Master and strong amateur?
After 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 Captain Evans discovered the amazing
idea of 4.b4! .
The basic intention [...]