Elephant Gambit

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Opening Overview: Elephant Gambit

The Elephant Gambit (C40) is a distinct Elephant Gambit variation, defined by the move d5. Historically played by Mikhail Tal, this system highlights sacrificial initiative.

Strategic Context: Departing from the common Gunderam Defense (Qe7), this line chooses d5. It succeeds by accepting a riskier evaluation to avoid heavy theory. This move directly controls e4 and c4. Plans should focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks and control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure..

Next Steps: In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks.

Data Analysis: Statistical models suggest equality (Eval: +0.41), with a high probability of a draw.

Also known as: Elephant Gambit, General, Queen's Pawn Counter-Gambit; Elephant Gambit, QP counter-gambit (elephant gambit)

Stockfish Analysis of Elephant Gambit:
+0.41 Balanced
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Technical Details for Elephant Gambit

  • ECO Code: C40
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 36% / B: 28%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: Elephant Gambit, General, Queen's Pawn Counter-Gambit; Elephant Gambit, QP counter-gambit (elephant gambit), Queen's Pawn Counter-Gambit; Elephant Gambit
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