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Elephant Gambit
For BlackResponse to 1.e4intermediateFamily: ElephantECO C40
Also known as: Elephant
5/10
Beginner-friendly
9/10
Aggressive
3/10
Solid
8/10
Trap potential
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d5!? — refuted in serious play but a fun online surprise weapon. Sacrifices a pawn for chaos.
♟ Key Ideas
Sacrifice for development, look for tactics in the open lines.
??Common Beginner Mistakes
Black just being lost if White plays accurately. Slow follow-up.
🪤 Famous Traps
Various Elephant Gambit traps in the 3.exd5 lines.
🎮 Drill this opening in the Trainer
Practice repertoire lines move-by-move with spaced repetition and live Stockfish feedback.
Browse all repertoires in the trainer →Videos: Elephant Gambit (3)
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Igor SmirnovIntermediate600–1800Opening Traps
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