A18

English: Knight Trap

1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 e6 3. e4 Bb4 4. e5 Bxc3 5. bxc3 Ne4 6. Qg4 Ng5 7. h4

Opening moves: 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 e6 3. e4 Bb4 4. e5 Bxc3 5. bxc3 Ne4 6. Qg4 Ng5 7. h4. 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)

rnbqk2r/pppp1ppp/4p3/4P1n1/2P3QP/2P5/P2P1PP1/R1B1KBNR b KQkq - 0 7

Lichess Stats

Across 6 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 50%, Black wins 50%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is h5, played in 50% of games, followed by Nc6 and f5.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 6 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

50%

White wins 50% Draws 0% Black wins 50%

6 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nc6

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