C40

Leonhardt Variation, Latvian

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f5 3. Nxe5 Qf6 4. Nc4 fxe4 5. Nc3

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f5 3. Nxe5 Qf6 4. Nc4 fxe4 5. Nc3. 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/5q2/8/2N1p3/2N5/PPPP1PPP/R1BQKB1R b KQkq - 1 5

Lichess Stats

Across 37 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 70%, Black wins 27%, and 3% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Qg6, played in 46% of games, followed by c6 and Bc5.

Observation period: 2026-07.

70%

27%

White wins 70% Draws 3% Black wins 27%

37 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Qg6

Bc5

Qe6

Qf7

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