D00

London: C7 Sting

1. d4 d5 2. Bf4 c5 3. e3 Nc6 4. Nc3 Nf6 5. Nb5 Qa5+ 6. c3 e5 7. Bxe5 Nxe5 8. dxe5 Nd7 9. Qxd5

Opening moves: 1. d4 d5 2. Bf4 c5 3. e3 Nc6 4. Nc3 Nf6 5. Nb5 Qa5+ 6. c3 e5 7. Bxe5 Nxe5 8. dxe5 Nd7 9. Qxd5. This position is classified under ECO code D00.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

D00

Category Volume D

Opening Family

London System

Position (FEN)

r1b1kb1r/pp1n1ppp/8/qNpQP3/8/2P1P3/PP3PPP/R3KBNR b KQkq - 0 9

Lichess Stats

Across 21 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 67%, Black wins 29%, and 5% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is a6, played in 43% of games, followed by Be7 and Nb6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 21 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

67%

29%

White wins 67% Draws 5% Black wins 29%

21 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Be7

Nb6

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