Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...d5/3. exd5
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d5 3. exd5 | |
ECO code: C40 | |
Parent: Elephant Gambit | |
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Elephant Gambit
[edit | edit source]White has accepted the Elephant Gambit. Black has three distinct strategies they can use.
Theory table
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- 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d5 3. exd5
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main line | ... e4 |
Qe2 Nf6 |
d3 Qxd5 |
Nbd2 Nc6 |
+/= | |
Gambit Approach | ... Bd6?! |
d4! e4 |
Ne5 Nf6 |
Bb5+ Bd7 |
Nxd7 | ± |
... Qxd5 |
Nc3 Qe6 |
Bb5+ c6 |
Ba4 Qg6 |
+/= |