Queens and knights

by Oliver Reeh
7/17/2026 – In the diagram position, the attacked Black knight must absolutely return to b7, but after 16...Nd7??, White makes short work of it. Do you see all three of her moves to victory?
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60m English The Elephant Gambit

The Elephant Gambit (1.e4.e5 2.Nf3 d5!?) has never really been given the attention it deserves. It is a very useful surprise weapon. Let us list the advantages of playing this particular opening: 1) Shock value 2) It is very aggressive. Black can take over the initiative early. 3) Many tricky lines 4) Unorthodox. Black is basically taking the game to the opponent as early as move two. Not many openings do that! It's a perfect opening for young players and club players to adopt. Let Andrew Martin select a repertoire for you on this 60 mins, which, if used with discretion, will rack up the points. I am sure that you will enjoy this unusual tour of the Elephant Gambit.

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lajosarpad lajosarpad 7/17/2026 10:34
A beautiful combination indeed!
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