Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. Nf3/2...d5

= Elephant Gambit =

2...d5?!
The Elephant Gambit or Englund Counterattack. Black ignores the attack on his e-pawn and immediately tries to gain time and space. The resulting position can be sharp for White, and thus may be a good surprise opening for Black. It is generally considered unsound, because if White plays accurately Black does not get sufficient compensation for the sacrificed pawn. Still if White doesn't play accurately Black position can soon become overwhelming.

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'''1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d5?!'''