Beating the Elephant Gambit

We're continuing on with the ChessPathways.com "Openings" series by considering an offbeat pawn sacrifice black might employ - the Elephant Gambit

Every King's Pawn Opening player has likely been surprised with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d5?! before. Perhaps you didn't know how to handle it and black's opening was a success! Watch the video below to learn how to take advantage of this subpar opening choice.

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