C23

Bishop's Opening: H-File Clamp

1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d3 Bc5 5. Bg5 h6 6. Bh4 g5 7. Bg3 d6 8. h4 g4 9. h5

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d3 Bc5 5. Bg5 h6 6. Bh4 g5 7. Bg3 d6 8. h4 g4 9. h5. 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)

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Lichess Stats

Across 7 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 71%, Black wins 29%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Be6, played in 29% of games, followed by Nh7 and Nd4.

Observation period: 2026-07.

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

71%

29%

White wins 71% Draws 0% Black wins 29%

7 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Be6

Nh7

Nd4

Qe7

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