C39

King's Gambit: Calm Waters

1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 d6 6. Nxg4 Nf6 7. Nxf6+ Qxf6 8. Nc3

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 d6 6. Nxg4 Nf6 7. Nxf6+ Qxf6 8. Nc3. 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)

rnb1kb1r/ppp2p1p/3p1q2/8/4Pp1P/2N5/PPPP2P1/R1BQKB1R b KQkq - 1 8

Lichess Stats

Across 12 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 50%, Black wins 50%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is c6, played in 33% of games, followed by Be6 and Nc6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 12 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

50%

White wins 50% Draws 0% Black wins 50%

12 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Be6

Nc6

Bg7

Bh6

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