C42

Stafford Gambit: H-File Sequel

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nc6 4. Nxc6 dxc6 5. e5 Ne4 6. d3 Bc5 7. Be3 Bxe3 8. fxe3 Qh4+ 9. g3 Nxg3 10. hxg3 Qxh1

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nc6 4. Nxc6 dxc6 5. e5 Ne4 6. d3 Bc5 7. Be3 Bxe3 8. fxe3 Qh4+ 9. g3 Nxg3 10. hxg3 Qxh1. This position is classified under ECO code C42.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C42

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Stafford Gambit

Position (FEN)

r1b1k2r/ppp2ppp/2p5/4P3/8/3PP1P1/PPP5/RN1QKB1q w Qkq - 0 11

Lichess Stats

Across 11 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 36%, Black wins 64%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Qe2, played in 55% of games, followed by Nd2.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 11 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

36%

64%

White wins 36% Draws 0% Black wins 64%

11 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Qe2

Nd2

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