C44

Ponziani: Crumbling Defense

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 d6 4. d4 Bg4 5. Qb3 Bxf3 6. gxf3 exd4 7. Qxb7 Nge7 8. Bb5

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 d6 4. d4 Bg4 5. Qb3 Bxf3 6. gxf3 exd4 7. Qxb7 Nge7 8. Bb5. This position is classified under ECO code C44.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C44

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Ponziani Opening

Position (FEN)

r2qkb1r/pQp1nppp/2np4/1B6/3pP3/2P2P2/PP3P1P/RNB1K2R b KQkq - 2 8

Lichess Stats

Across 39 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 87%, Black wins 13%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Rb8, played in 51% of games, followed by Kd7 and dxc3.

Earlier cached observations; the current monthly sample contained no games for this position.

87%

13%

White wins 87% Draws 0% Black wins 13%

39 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Rb8

Kd7

dxc3

Qc8

Qb8

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