C44

Ponziani: Knight Lockdown

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 d6 4. d4 Bg4 5. Qb3 Bxf3 6. gxf3 exd4 7. Qxb7 Ne5 8. f4 Nf3+ 9. Ke2 Nh4 10. Qc6+ Ke7 11. f5

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3 d6 4. d4 Bg4 5. Qb3 Bxf3 6. gxf3 exd4 7. Qxb7 Ne5 8. f4 Nf3+ 9. Ke2 Nh4 10. Qc6+ Ke7 11. f5. This position is classified under ECO code C44.

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ECO Code

C44

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Ponziani Opening

Position (FEN)

r2q1bnr/p1p1kppp/2Qp4/5P2/3pP2n/2P5/PP2KP1P/RNB2B1R b - - 0 11

Lichess Stats

Across 5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 80%, Black wins 20%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nf6, played in 80% of games, followed by f6.

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

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

80%

20%

White wins 80% Draws 0% Black wins 20%

5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nf6

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