C29

Vienna Gambit Counter: Pawn Shatter

1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. f4 d5 4. fxe5 Nxe4 5. Nxe4 dxe4 6. d4 exd3 7. Bxd3 Qh4+ 8. g3 Qe7 9. Nf3 Nc6

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. f4 d5 4. fxe5 Nxe4 5. Nxe4 dxe4 6. d4 exd3 7. Bxd3 Qh4+ 8. g3 Qe7 9. Nf3 Nc6. This position is classified under ECO code C29.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C29

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Vienna Game

Position (FEN)

r1b1kb1r/ppp1qppp/2n5/4P3/8/3B1NP1/PPP4P/R1BQK2R w KQkq - 3 10

Lichess Stats

Across 5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 40%, Black wins 60%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is O-O, played in 60% of games, followed by Bb5 and Bg5.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 5 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

40%

60%

White wins 40% Draws 0% Black wins 60%

5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

O-O

Bb5

Bg5

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