C46

Rosenthal Variation, Three Knights

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 g6 4. d4 exd4 5. Nd5

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 g6 4. d4 exd4 5. Nd5. This position is classified under ECO code C46.

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ECO Code

C46

Category Volume C

Position (FEN)

r1bqkbnr/pppp1p1p/2n3p1/3N4/3pP3/5N2/PPP2PPP/R1BQKB1R b KQkq - 1 5

Lichess Stats

Across 4 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 50%, Black wins 50%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bg7, played in 50% of games, followed by h6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 4 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

50%

White wins 50% Draws 0% Black wins 50%

4 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bg7

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