C24

Bishop's Opening: F-File Fracture

1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6 3. d4 d5 4. dxe5 dxc4 5. Qxd8+ Kxd8 6. exf6 gxf6 7. Nc3

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6 3. d4 d5 4. dxe5 dxc4 5. Qxd8+ Kxd8 6. exf6 gxf6 7. Nc3. 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)

rnbk1b1r/ppp2p1p/5p2/8/2p1P3/2N5/PPP2PPP/R1B1K1NR b KQ - 1 7

Lichess Stats

Across 11 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 64%, Black wins 18%, and 18% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nc6, played in 27% of games, followed by Bb4 and a6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 11 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

64%

18%

White wins 64% Draws 18% Black wins 18%

11 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nc6

Bb4

Bc5

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