C40

Foltys Variation, Latvian

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f5 3. Nxe5 Qf6 4. Nc4 fxe4 5. d3

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f5 3. Nxe5 Qf6 4. Nc4 fxe4 5. d3. 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/5q2/8/2N1p3/3P4/PPP2PPP/RNBQKB1R b KQkq - 0 5

Lichess Stats

Across 4 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 50%, Black wins 50%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is d5, played in 75% of games, followed by exd3.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 4 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

50%

White wins 50% Draws 0% Black wins 50%

4 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

exd3

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