C57

Traxler Counterattack: Queen Snare

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 Bc5 5. Nxf7 Bxf2+ 6. Kf1 Qe7 7. Nxh8 d5 8. Bxd5 Bg4 9. Kxf2 Bxd1

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. Ng5 Bc5 5. Nxf7 Bxf2+ 6. Kf1 Qe7 7. Nxh8 d5 8. Bxd5 Bg4 9. Kxf2 Bxd1. This position is classified under ECO code C57.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C57

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Traxler Counterattack

Position (FEN)

r3k2N/ppp1q1pp/2n2n2/3Bp3/4P3/8/PPPP1KPP/RNBb3R w q - 0 10

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 Rxd1, played in 100% of games.

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

Rxd1

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