Elephant Gambit: Paulsen Countergambit C40
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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d5 3. exd5 e4
- Position after 6 half-moves — White to move.
- White holds a material edge worth 1 points.
- Family “Elephant Gambit” contains 4 recorded variation(s) here.
Variations of this family
| Name | ECO | Main line length |
|---|---|---|
| Elephant Gambit | C40 | 4 plies |
| Elephant Gambit: Maróczy Gambit | C40 | 6 plies |
| Elephant Gambit: Wasp Variation | C40 | 8 plies |
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