C24

Bishop's Opening: Decoy Fork

1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6 3. d4 Nxe4 4. dxe5 Nc6 5. Bxf7+ Kxf7 6. Qd5+ Ke8 7. Qxe4

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6 3. d4 Nxe4 4. dxe5 Nc6 5. Bxf7+ Kxf7 6. Qd5+ Ke8 7. Qxe4. This position is classified under ECO code C24.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C24

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Bishop's Opening

Position (FEN)

r1bqkb1r/pppp2pp/2n5/4P3/4Q3/8/PPP2PPP/RNB1K1NR b KQ - 0 7

Lichess Stats

Across 18 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 56%, Black wins 28%, and 17% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Qe7, played in 56% of games, followed by Bc5 and Bb4+.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 18 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

56%

17%

28%

White wins 56% Draws 17% Black wins 28%

18 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Qe7

Bc5

Bb4+

Be7

Ne7

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