C39

Anderssen Defense, Kieseritsky Gambit, KGA

1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 Nf6 6. Bc4 d5 7. exd5 Bd6

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 Nf6 6. Bc4 d5 7. exd5 Bd6. This position is classified under ECO code C39.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C39

Category Volume C

Opening Family

King's Gambit

Position (FEN)

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Lichess Stats

Across 27 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 19%, Black wins 78%, and 4% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is d4, played in 85% of games, followed by Qe2 and Nxf7.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 27 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

19%

78%

White wins 19% Draws 4% Black wins 78%

27 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Qe2

Nxf7

Nxg4

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