C54

Cracow Variation, Italian

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Bb4+ 7. Kf1

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 Bb4+ 7. Kf1. This position is classified under ECO code C54.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C54

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Italian Game

Position (FEN)

r1bqk2r/pppp1ppp/2n2n2/8/1bBPP3/5N2/PP3PPP/RNBQ1K1R b kq - 2 7

Lichess Stats

Across 24 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 46%, Black wins 50%, and 4% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nxe4, played in 71% of games, followed by d5 and d6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 24 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

46%

50%

White wins 46% Draws 4% Black wins 50%

24 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nxe4

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