C40
Elephant Gambit: Maroczy Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d5 3. exd5 Bd6
The Elephant Gambit: Maroczy Gambit is a chess opening classified under ECO code C40. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d5 3. exd5 Bd6.
It belongs to the Elephant Gambit family — one of many ways the line can branch. Understanding the parent system’s plans is the fastest way to play this variation well.
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