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C40

Latvian Gambit: Behting Variation

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Overview

Latvian Gambit: Behting Variation (ECO C40) is a gambit in Latvian Gambit: Mayet Attack, reached after 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f5 3. Bc4 fxe4 4. Nxe5 Qg5 5. Nf7 Qxg2 6. Rf1 d5 7. Nxh8 Nf6 — 7 moves.

In 1,968 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 31.1%, Black 66.0% and 2.9% were drawn. White's most played move here is 8. Be2, in 42% of those games.

ECO code
C40
Group
Open Games (C)
Length
7 moves
Parent
Latvian Gambit: Mayet Attack

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Statistics from Lichess

1,968 games · White 31.1% / Draw 2.9% / Black 66.0%

MovesGamesW / D / B
Be2819
Bb3640
Bxd5331
Bb5+132
Qe221
d313
Qh5+5
f33

Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:57:31

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