C56

Loman Defense, 2 Knights

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. O-O Bc5 6. e5 d5 7. exf6 dxc4 8. Re1+ Be6 9. Ng5 g6

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. O-O Bc5 6. e5 d5 7. exf6 dxc4 8. Re1+ Be6 9. Ng5 g6. This position is classified under ECO code C56.

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ECO Code

C56

Category Volume C

Position (FEN)

r2qk2r/ppp2p1p/2n1bPp1/2b3N1/2pp4/8/PPP2PPP/RNBQR1K1 w kq - 0 10

Lichess Stats

Across 9 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 22%, Black wins 56%, and 22% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nxe6, played in 78% of games, followed by Nd2 and Qg4.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 9 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

22%

56%

White wins 22% Draws 22% Black wins 56%

9 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nxe6

Nd2

Qg4

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