A40

Englund Gambit: Knight Dance

1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 Nc6 3. Nf3 Qe7 4. Bf4 Qb4+ 5. Bd2 Qxb2 6. Nc3 Bb4 7. Nd5 Bxd2+ 8. Nxd2 Nb4 9. Nxb4 Qxb4

Opening moves: 1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 Nc6 3. Nf3 Qe7 4. Bf4 Qb4+ 5. Bd2 Qxb2 6. Nc3 Bb4 7. Nd5 Bxd2+ 8. Nxd2 Nb4 9. Nxb4 Qxb4. This position is classified under ECO code A40.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

A40

Category Volume A

Opening Family

Englund Gambit

Position (FEN)

r1b1k1nr/pppp1ppp/8/4P3/1q6/8/P1PNPPPP/R2QKB1R w KQkq - 0 10

Lichess Stats

Across 7 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 57%, Black wins 43%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Rb1, played in 71% of games, followed by e3 and g3.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 7 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

57%

43%

White wins 57% Draws 0% Black wins 43%

7 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Rb1

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