C40

Foltys-Leonhardt Variation, Latvian Gambit

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f5 3. Nxe5 Qf6 4. Nc4

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f5 3. Nxe5 Qf6 4. Nc4. 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/pppp2pp/5q2/5p2/2N1P3/8/PPPP1PPP/RNBQKB1R b KQkq - 2 4

Lichess Stats

Across 85 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 56%, Black wins 42%, and 1% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is fxe4, played in 92% of games, followed by Bc5 and d6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

56%

42%

White wins 56% Draws 1% Black wins 42%

85 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

fxe4

Bc5

Nc6

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