C39

King's Gambit: King's Crossfire

1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 f6 5. Nxg5 fxg5 6. Qh5+ Ke7 7. Qxg5+ Ke8 8. Qh5+ Ke7 9. Qe5+ Kf7 10. Bc4+

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 f6 5. Nxg5 fxg5 6. Qh5+ Ke7 7. Qxg5+ Ke8 8. Qh5+ Ke7 9. Qe5+ Kf7 10. Bc4+. 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)

rnbq1bnr/pppp1k1p/8/4Q3/2B1Pp1P/8/PPPP2P1/RNB1K2R b KQ - 6 10

Lichess Stats

Across 13 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 85%, Black wins 15%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Kg6, played in 62% of games, followed by d5.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 13 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

85%

15%

White wins 85% Draws 0% Black wins 15%

13 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Kg6

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