C39

King's Gambit: Pawn Riposte

1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 h5 6. Bc4 Nh6 7. d4 d6 8. Nd3 Bg7 9. Nxf4

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 h5 6. Bc4 Nh6 7. d4 d6 8. Nd3 Bg7 9. Nxf4. 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)

rnbqk2r/ppp2pb1/3p3n/7p/2BPPNpP/8/PPP3P1/RNBQK2R b KQkq - 0 9

Lichess Stats

Across 12 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 67%, Black wins 33%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Ng8, played in 42% of games, followed by Nc6 and O-O.

Observation period: 2026-07.

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

67%

33%

White wins 67% Draws 0% Black wins 33%

12 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Ng8

Nc6

O-O

Qf6

Bf6

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