C39

King's Gambit: Hard Fought

1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 Nf6 6. d4 d6 7. Nd3 Nxe4 8. Bxf4

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 Nf6 6. d4 d6 7. Nd3 Nxe4 8. Bxf4. 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)

rnbqkb1r/ppp2p1p/3p4/8/3PnBpP/3N4/PPP3P1/RN1QKB1R b KQkq - 0 8

Lichess Stats

Across 5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 0%, Black wins 100%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bg7, played in 40% of games, followed by Qe7 and Nc6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

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

100%

White wins 0% Draws 0% Black wins 100%

5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bg7

Qe7

Nc6

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