C23

Bishop's Opening: Trinity Heist

1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 d6 3. Nf3 h6 4. d4 exd4 5. c3 dxc3 6. Bxf7+ Kxf7 7. Ne5+ dxe5 8. Qxd8

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 d6 3. Nf3 h6 4. d4 exd4 5. c3 dxc3 6. Bxf7+ Kxf7 7. Ne5+ dxe5 8. Qxd8. 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)

rnbQ1bnr/ppp2kp1/7p/4p3/4P3/2p5/PP3PPP/RNB1K2R b KQ - 0 8

Lichess Stats

Across 9 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 67%, Black wins 33%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is cxb2, played in 33% of games, followed by Be6 and c2.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 9 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

67%

33%

White wins 67% Draws 0% Black wins 33%

9 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

cxb2

Be6

Nc6

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