Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...d5/3. exd5/3...Qxd5
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d5 3. exd5 |
Elephant Gambit
[edit | edit source]3...Qxd5
[edit | edit source]This move regains the pawn, but leaves white with a huge lead in development after Nc3. Therefore, this line is not recommended. However, fans of the Scandinavian defence may find this line attractive.