C44

Ponziani: Flank Riposte

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 d6 4. d4 exd4 5. cxd4 Bg4 6. Qa4 Bxf3 7. gxf3

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 d6 4. d4 exd4 5. cxd4 Bg4 6. Qa4 Bxf3 7. gxf3. 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)

r2qkbnr/ppp2ppp/2np4/8/Q2PP3/5P2/PP3P1P/RNB1KB1R b KQkq - 0 7

Lichess Stats

Across 5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 20%, Black wins 60%, and 20% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Qd7, played in 40% of games, followed by Ne7 and Nf6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 5 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

20%

60%

White wins 20% Draws 20% Black wins 60%

5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Qd7

Ne7

Nf6

Qf6

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