C40

Bronstein Attack, Latvian

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f5 3. Nxe5 Qf6 4. d4 d6 5. Nc4 fxe4 6. Be2

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f5 3. Nxe5 Qf6 4. d4 d6 5. Nc4 fxe4 6. Be2. This position is classified under ECO code C40.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C40

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Latvian Gambit

Position (FEN)

rnb1kbnr/ppp3pp/3p1q2/8/2NPp3/8/PPP1BPPP/RNBQK2R b KQkq - 1 6

Lichess Stats

Across 72 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 43%, Black wins 56%, and 1% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is d5, played in 32% of games, followed by Nc6 and Bf5.

Observation period: 2026-07.

43%

56%

White wins 43% Draws 1% Black wins 56%

72 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nc6

Bf5

Qd8

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