The Exhilarating Elephant Gambit by Michael Agermose Jensen and Jakob Aabling-Thomsen (Paperback)

The Exhilarating Elephant Gambit by Michael Agermose Jensen and Jakob Aabling-Thomsen is a paperback chess book on the Elephant Gambit, written for players who want to build an active Black repertoire against 1.e4.

What this book covers

The authors focus on key Black lines based on 3.exd5 Bd6 and 3.Nxe5 Bd6 4.d4 dxe4. The book shows how Black can develop quickly and keep the position dynamic, with original analysis and corrections to earlier attempts to refute the opening.

This is an opening repertoire book rather than a general survey, so it is aimed at readers who want a practical system they can use in tournament preparation and club play.

Who it is for

This book will suit players looking for an aggressive Black repertoire against 1.e4. It is a good fit for club players and ambitious amateurs who want concrete opening preparation and a line they can study in depth.

Authors and edition

Jakob Aabling-Thomsen is a Danish international master and a specialist in the Elephant Gambit.

Michael Agermose Jensen has played and analysed the Elephant Gambit since 1997, and this is his first chess book.

Key details

• Product type: paperback chess book
• Subject: Elephant Gambit
• Opening side: Black
• Opening move: against 1.e4
• Content type: opening repertoire book
• Pages: 416
• Publication date: 25 November 2020
• ISBNs: 978-1-78483-062-5 (paperback), 978-1-78483-063-2 (hardcover)