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- King's Pawn Game C20
- Vienna Game C25
- Falkbeer Variation C26
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Vienna Game: Mengarini Variation
Overview
Vienna Game: Mengarini Variation is a specific line in the Open Games family (ECO C26), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Open Games group covers open games — classical 1.e4 e5 openings where both sides contest the centre directly with pawns.
Play reaches this position via 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. a3, after 5 plies of opening development.
The line refines Vienna Game: Falkbeer Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.
Explore the position on the interactive board, study its real-world results from Lichess, and challenge the engine when you are ready.
- ECO code
- C26
- Group
- Open Games (C)
- Plies
- 5
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Statistics from Lichess
281,937 games · White 47.3% / Draw 4.4% / Black 48.3%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bc5 | 101,018 | |
| Nc6 | 74,316 | |
| d5 | 45,929 | |
| c6 | 18,579 | |
| d6 | 11,876 | |
| Be7 | 11,416 | |
| a6 | 5,920 | |
| g6 | 3,143 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:11:10
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