C39

King's Gambit: Wandering King

1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 d6 6. Nxg4 h5 7. Nf2 Be7 8. d4 Bxh4 9. Bxf4 Bxf2+ 10. Kxf2

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. h4 g4 5. Ne5 d6 6. Nxg4 h5 7. Nf2 Be7 8. d4 Bxh4 9. Bxf4 Bxf2+ 10. Kxf2. 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)

rnbqk1nr/ppp2p2/3p4/7p/3PPB2/8/PPP2KP1/RN1Q1B1R b kq - 0 10

Lichess Stats

Across 6 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 67%, Black wins 0%, and 33% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bg4, played in 33% of games, followed by Nf6 and Nc6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 6 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

67%

33%

White wins 67% Draws 33% Black wins 0%

6 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bg4

Nf6

Nc6

Qf6

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