C48

Marshall Gambit, Four Knights

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5 Bc5 5. Nxe5 Nd4 6. Ba4 O-O

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bb5 Bc5 5. Nxe5 Nd4 6. Ba4 O-O. This position is classified under ECO code C48.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C48

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Four Knights Game

Position (FEN)

r1bq1rk1/pppp1ppp/5n2/2b1N3/B2nP3/2N5/PPPP1PPP/R1BQK2R w KQ - 3 7

Lichess Stats

Across 5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 60%, Black wins 20%, and 20% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is O-O, played in 60% of games, followed by Nd3 and d3.

Observation period: 2026-07.

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

60%

20%

White wins 60% Draws 20% Black wins 20%

5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

O-O

Nd3

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