C80

Schlechter Defense, Ruy Lopez

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Nxe4 6. d4 b5 7. Bb3 d5 8. a4 Nxd4

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Nxe4 6. d4 b5 7. Bb3 d5 8. a4 Nxd4. This position is classified under ECO code C80.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C80

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Ruy Lopez

Position (FEN)

r1bqkb1r/2p2ppp/p7/1p1pp3/P2nn3/1B3N2/1PP2PPP/RNBQ1RK1 w kq - 0 9

Lichess Stats

Across 18 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 33%, Black wins 50%, and 17% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Nxd4, played in 89% of games, followed by Nxe5.

Earlier cached observations; the current monthly sample contained no games for this position.

Small sample: 18 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

33%

17%

50%

White wins 33% Draws 17% Black wins 50%

18 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Nxd4

Nxe5

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