C21

Danish Gambit: Bishop Gift

1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Bc4 cxb2 5. Bxb2 Bb4+ 6. Nc3 Nf6 7. Qb3 O-O 8. Qxb4

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Bc4 cxb2 5. Bxb2 Bb4+ 6. Nc3 Nf6 7. Qb3 O-O 8. Qxb4. This position is classified under ECO code C21.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C21

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Danish Gambit

Position (FEN)

rnbq1rk1/pppp1ppp/5n2/8/1QB1P3/2N5/PB3PPP/R3K1NR b KQ - 0 8

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 Nc6, played in 50% of games, followed by Nxe4.

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

Nc6

Nxe4

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