C36

King's Gambit: Queen Trap

1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 d5 4. exd5 Qxd5 5. Nc3 Qe6+ 6. Be2 Bd6 7. O-O Nf6 8. Bb5+ Bd7 9. Re1

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 d5 4. exd5 Qxd5 5. Nc3 Qe6+ 6. Be2 Bd6 7. O-O Nf6 8. Bb5+ Bd7 9. Re1. This position is classified under ECO code C36.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C36

Category Volume C

Opening Family

King's Gambit

Position (FEN)

rn2k2r/pppb1ppp/3bqn2/1B6/5p2/2N2N2/PPPP2PP/R1BQR1K1 b kq - 9 9

Lichess Stats

Across 8 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 100%, Black wins 0%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is O-O, played in 38% of games, followed by Bc5+ and Qxe1+.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 8 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

100%

White wins 100% Draws 0% Black wins 0%

8 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

O-O

Bc5+

Qxe1+

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