C52

Leonhardt Variation, Evans

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Ba5 6. d4 b5

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Ba5 6. d4 b5. This position is classified under ECO code C52.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C52

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Evans Gambit

Position (FEN)

r1bqk1nr/p1pp1ppp/2n5/bp2p3/2BPP3/2P2N2/P4PPP/RNBQK2R w KQkq - 0 7

Lichess Stats

Across 5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 20%, Black wins 80%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Bb3, played in 40% of games, followed by Bxb5 and Bd5.

Observation period: 2026-07.

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

20%

80%

White wins 20% Draws 0% Black wins 80%

5 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Bb3

Bxb5

Bd5

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