A18

English: Attack and Capture

1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 e6 3. e4 d5 4. e5 Nfd7 5. cxd5 Nxe5 6. d4 Ng6 7. dxe6 Bxe6 8. d5

Opening moves: 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 e6 3. e4 d5 4. e5 Nfd7 5. cxd5 Nxe5 6. d4 Ng6 7. dxe6 Bxe6 8. d5. This position is classified under ECO code A18.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

A18

Category Volume A

Opening Family

English Opening

Position (FEN)

rn1qkb1r/ppp2ppp/4b1n1/3P4/8/2N5/PP3PPP/R1BQKBNR b KQkq - 0 8

Lichess Stats

Across 10 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 60%, Black wins 30%, and 10% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bd7, played in 60% of games, followed by Bf5.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 10 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

60%

10%

30%

White wins 60% Draws 10% Black wins 30%

10 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bd7

Bf5

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