C50

Rousseau Gambit: Castle Caravan

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 f5 4. d3 Bc5 5. Bg5 Be7 6. Bxe7 Qxe7

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 f5 4. d3 Bc5 5. Bg5 Be7 6. Bxe7 Qxe7. This position is classified under ECO code C50.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C50

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Rousseau Gambit

Position (FEN)

r1b1k1nr/ppppq1pp/2n5/4pp2/2B1P3/3P1N2/PPP2PPP/RN1QK2R w KQkq - 0 7

Lichess Stats

Across 3 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 33%, Black wins 67%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nc3, played in 33% of games, followed by O-O and exf5.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 3 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

33%

67%

White wins 33% Draws 0% Black wins 67%

3 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nc3

O-O

exf5

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