C42

Stafford Gambit: Rude Knight

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nc6 4. Nxc6 dxc6 5. d3 Bc5 6. Nc3 Ng4 7. f3 Nf2 8. Qe2 Nxh1

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nc6 4. Nxc6 dxc6 5. d3 Bc5 6. Nc3 Ng4 7. f3 Nf2 8. Qe2 Nxh1. 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)

r1bqk2r/ppp2ppp/2p5/2b5/4P3/2NP1P2/PPP1Q1PP/R1B1KB1n w Qkq - 0 9

Lichess Stats

Across 11 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 Be3, played in 73% of games, followed by Bf4 and Na4.

Observation period: 2026-07.

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

91%

White wins 9% Draws 0% Black wins 91%

11 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Be3

Bf4

Na4

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