C39

King's Gambit: Queen Snare

1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 f6 5. Nxg5 fxg5 6. Qh5+ Ke7 7. Qxg5+ Kf7 8. Qxd8

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 f6 5. Nxg5 fxg5 6. Qh5+ Ke7 7. Qxg5+ Kf7 8. Qxd8. 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/8/8/4Pp1P/8/PPPP2P1/RNB1KB1R b KQ - 0 8

Lichess Stats

Across 32 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 97%, Black wins 3%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nc6, played in 44% of games, followed by Ne7 and Be7.

Earlier cached observations; the current monthly sample contained no games for this position.

97%

White wins 97% Draws 0% Black wins 3%

32 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nc6

Ne7

Be7

Bd6

Na6

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