The Elephant Gambit

The Elephant Gambit (1.e4.e5 2.Nf3 d5!?) has never received the attention it deserves. This gambit is a very useful surprise weapon that offers a number of advantages: 1) Surprise effect 2) The gambit is very aggressive and Black can quickly seize the initiative 3) The variation offers many clever, tricky possibilities 4) Black plays unorthodoxly and forces his opponent to think for himself as early as the second move. Not many openings do that! This opening is a perfect weapon for young players and club players. Follow the opening recommendations given by Andrew Martin in this 60 minute video and learn about an opening that, if used strategically, will score many points. Enjoy this introduction to the unorthodox, underrated and entertaining Elephant Gambit.