C50

Rousseau Gambit: Dual Threat

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 f5 4. d3 Bc5 5. Ng5 f4 6. Bf7+ Kf8

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 f5 4. d3 Bc5 5. Ng5 f4 6. Bf7+ Kf8. 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)

r1bq1knr/pppp1Bpp/2n5/2b1p1N1/4Pp2/3P4/PPP2PPP/RNBQK2R w KQ - 2 7

Lichess Stats

Across 23 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 26%, Black wins 70%, and 4% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Qh5, played in 48% of games, followed by Bd5 and Bb3.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 23 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

26%

70%

White wins 26% Draws 4% Black wins 70%

23 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Qh5

Bd5

Bb3

Bc4

Bxg8

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