C24

Bishop's Opening: Knight Cage

1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6 3. d4 Nc6 4. d5 Nd4 5. c3 b5 6. Bd3 Bc5 7. cxd4 Bxd4 8. Nf3

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6 3. d4 Nc6 4. d5 Nd4 5. c3 b5 6. Bd3 Bc5 7. cxd4 Bxd4 8. Nf3. 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)

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Lichess Stats

Across 4 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 25%, Black wins 75%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bb6, played in 75% of games, followed by Bc5.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 4 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

25%

75%

White wins 25% Draws 0% Black wins 75%

4 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bb6

Bc5

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