Latvian Gambit Accepted: all variations and ECO codes

9 named lines across 1 ECO code (C40). Source: the CC0-licensed lichess.org opening database.

The idea

When White actually grabs the offered pawn on f5, Black’s whole compensation rests on quick piece activity and tactical chances before development catches up - objectively insufficient against precise play, which is exactly why this branch tests calculation and preparation far more than long-term strategic understanding.

The main line

How the main line scores at your rating

Real Lichess win rates for 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5 3.exf5, playing as white: the family’s other variations are not separately tracked for win rate yet, main line only.

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All 9 named variations

Every named line in the Latvian Gambit Accepted family, from the CC0-licensed ECO classification: not separately tracked for win rate, but every ECO code and move sequence is real, sourced data.

• C40Latvian Gambit Accepted (main line)1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5 3.exf5
• C40Bilguer Variation1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5 3.Nxe5 Qf6 4.d4 d6 5.Nc4
• C40Bronstein Attack1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5 3.Nxe5 Qf6 4.d4 d6 5.Nc4 fxe4 6.Be2
• C40Bronstein Gambit1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5 3.Nxe5 Qf6 4.d4 d6 5.Nc4 fxe4 6.Qh5+ g6 7.Qe2
• C40Foltys Variation1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5 3.Nxe5 Qf6 4.Nc4 fxe4 5.d3
• C40Foltys-Leonhardt Variation1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5 3.Nxe5 Qf6 4.Nc4
• C40Leonhardt Variation1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5 3.Nxe5 Qf6 4.Nc4 fxe4 5.Nc3
• C40Main Line1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5 3.Nxe5 Qf6 4.d4
• C40Nimzowitsch Attack1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 f5 3.Nxe5 Qf6 4.d4 d6 5.Nc4 fxe4 6.Ne3

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