A28

English: Sacrificial Fork

1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. Nf3 Bc5 4. Nxe5 Nxe5 5. d4 Nxc4 6. dxc5

Opening moves: 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. Nf3 Bc5 4. Nxe5 Nxe5 5. d4 Nxc4 6. dxc5. This position is classified under ECO code A28.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

A28

Category Volume A

Opening Family

English Opening

Position (FEN)

r1bqk1nr/pppp1ppp/8/2P5/2n5/2N5/PP2PPPP/R1BQKB1R b KQkq - 0 6

Lichess Stats

Across 14 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 79%, Black wins 7%, and 14% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nf6, played in 36% of games, followed by Qe7 and Qf6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 14 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

79%

14%

White wins 79% Draws 14% Black wins 7%

14 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nf6

Qe7

Qf6

Na5

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