Elephant Gambit
The Elephant Gambit (ECO C40) is a chess opening that begins 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d5.
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The main line
The Elephant Gambit is reached by 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d5 (ECO C40). It's one of 4 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (3)
- Paulsen Countergambit —
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d5 3. exd5 e4(C40) - Maróczy Gambit —
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d5 3. exd5 Bd6(C40) - Wasp Variation —
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d5 3. Nxe5 dxe4 4. Bc4 Qg5(C40)
Analyze the Elephant Gambit
Play through this opening on the free analysis board, or review one of your own gamesto see how accurately you handled it — every move classified, with the engine's best line on each mistake.
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