C23

Bishop's Opening: Bishop Cull

1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d3 Bc5 5. Bg5 O-O 6. Nd5 Be7 7. Nxe7+ Qxe7 8. Ne2

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d3 Bc5 5. Bg5 O-O 6. Nd5 Be7 7. Nxe7+ Qxe7 8. Ne2. This position is classified under ECO code C23.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C23

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Bishop's Opening

Position (FEN)

r1b2rk1/ppppqppp/2n2n2/4p1B1/2B1P3/3P4/PPP1NPPP/R2QK2R b KQ - 1 8

Lichess Stats

Across 10 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 60%, Black wins 40%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is h6, played in 70% of games, followed by d6 and Qd6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 10 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

60%

40%

White wins 60% Draws 0% Black wins 40%

10 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Qd6

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