A40

Englund Gambit: Queen Snare

 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. Nxc7+ Kd8 10. Nxa8 Nxc2+ 11. Qxc2 Qxc2

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. Nxc7+ Kd8 10. Nxa8 Nxc2+ 11. Qxc2 Qxc2. This position is classified under ECO code A40.

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ECO Code

A40

Category Volume A

Opening Family

Englund Gambit

Position (FEN)

N1bk2nr/pp1p1ppp/8/4P3/8/8/P1qNPPPP/R3KB1R w KQ - 0 12

Lichess Stats

Across 2 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 Rd1, played in 100% of games.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 2 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

50%

White wins 50% Draws 0% Black wins 50%

2 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Rd1

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