C42

Stafford Gambit: Quiet Line

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nc6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. Qe2 Qe7 6. Nc3 Nxc3 7. Qxe7+ Bxe7 8. dxc3 d6

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nc6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. Qe2 Qe7 6. Nc3 Nxc3 7. Qxe7+ Bxe7 8. dxc3 d6. 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/ppp1bppp/2np4/8/8/2P2N2/PPP2PPP/R1B1KB1R w KQkq - 0 9

Lichess Stats

Across 16 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 44%, Black wins 44%, and 13% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bb5, played in 31% of games, followed by Be3 and Bd3.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 16 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

44%

13%

44%

White wins 44% Draws 13% Black wins 44%

16 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bb5

Be3

Bd3

Be2

Bf4

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