C42

Stafford Gambit: King Walk

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nc6 4. Nxc6 dxc6 5. e5 Ne4 6. d3 Bc5 7. dxe4 Bxf2+ 8. Ke2 Bg4+ 9. Kxf2 Qxd1

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nc6 4. Nxc6 dxc6 5. e5 Ne4 6. d3 Bc5 7. dxe4 Bxf2+ 8. Ke2 Bg4+ 9. Kxf2 Qxd1. 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)

r3k2r/ppp2ppp/2p5/4P3/4P1b1/8/PPP2KPP/RNBq1B1R w kq - 0 10

Lichess Stats

Across 23 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 9%, Black wins 91%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nc3, played in 52% of games, followed by Be3 and Bd3.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 23 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

91%

White wins 9% Draws 0% Black wins 91%

23 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nc3

Be3

Bd3

Bc4

Nd2

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