C23

Bishop's Opening: Shattered Kingside

1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d3 Bc5 5. Bg5 d6 6. Nd5 h6 7. Bxf6 gxf6 8. Ne2

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d3 Bc5 5. Bg5 d6 6. Nd5 h6 7. Bxf6 gxf6 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)

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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 Be6, 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

Be6

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