Chess openings

Englund Gambit

Englund Gambit (A40) starts 1.d4 e5. In 3,095 games between strong players, White wins 50%, 8% are drawn and Black wins 42%; the most played move is 2.dxe5 (80%).

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1.d4 e5

ECO
A40
Games between strong players
3,095
To move
White
50%42%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

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What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
2.dxe580% (2,463)51%41%–
2.c46% (194)42%50%–
2.Nf35% (165)47%46%Englund Gambit Declined: Reversed Alekhine
2.e32% (70)49%44%Englund Gambit Declined: Reversed French
2.Nc32% (55)45%50%–
2.c32% (54)39%15%46%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Queen's Pawn Game 1.d4

Every Englund Gambit line

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