Tree path 5 levels King's Pawn Game › Vienna Game › Falkbeer Variation › Vienna Game: Stanley Variation › Reversed Spanish
- Chess Codex
- King's Pawn Game C20
- Vienna Game C25
- Falkbeer Variation C26
- Vienna Game: Stanley Variation C26
- Reversed Spanish C26 you are here
Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Reversed Spanish
Overview
Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Reversed Spanish 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.
It is reached after 6 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bc4 Bb4.
The line refines Vienna Game: Stanley 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
- 6
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Statistics from Lichess
862,309 games · White 51.2% / Draw 4.5% / Black 44.4%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| d3 | 400,059 | |
| Nge2 | 168,442 | |
| Nf3 | 104,393 | |
| Nd5 | 53,661 | |
| a3 | 52,869 | |
| Qf3 | 33,874 | |
| f4 | 21,757 | |
| f3 | 7,295 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:23:51
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