C56

Italian Game: Royal Pin

 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. O-O Nxe4 6. Re1 d5 7. Bxd5 Qxd5 8. Nc3 Qa5 9. Nxe4 Be6 10. Neg5 O-O-O 11. Nxe6 fxe6 12. Rxe6 Bd6 13. Bg5 Rde8 14. Qe2

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. O-O Nxe4 6. Re1 d5 7. Bxd5 Qxd5 8. Nc3 Qa5 9. Nxe4 Be6 10. Neg5 O-O-O 11. Nxe6 fxe6 12. Rxe6 Bd6 13. Bg5 Rde8 14. Qe2. This position is classified under ECO code C56.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C56

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Italian Game

Position (FEN)

2k1r2r/ppp3pp/2nbR3/q5B1/3p4/5N2/PPP1QPPP/R5K1 b - - 4 14

Lichess Stats

Across 10 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 50%, Black wins 30%, and 20% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Kd7, played in 80% of games, followed by Ref8 and Rxe6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 10 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

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30%

White wins 50% Draws 20% Black wins 30%

10 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Kd7

Ref8

Rxe6

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