Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Konikowski Gambit
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3 d5
5. Nxe5+1.54
White is clearly better. Stockfish 18, depth 18.
Analyze this positionIn the Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Konikowski Gambit (C64), reached after 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3 d5, Stockfish 18 recommends 5. Nxe5 for White. White is clearly better (+1.54).
Top engine moves
- +1.545. Nxe5 Qg5 6. O-O Qxe5 7. d4 Qe6 8. dxc5 dxe4 9. Bf4 Nf6
- +0.675. Qe2 dxe4 6. Qxe4 Ne7 7. Qxe5 Bd6 8. Qe2 O-O 9. O-O a6
- +0.545. O-O Ne7 6. Nxe5 O-O 7. Bxc6 bxc6 8. d4 Bd6 9. Nd2 Bxe5
Frequently asked questions
What is the best move in the Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Konikowski Gambit?
After 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 Bc5 4. c3 d5, Stockfish 18 at depth 18 recommends 5. Nxe5 for White, continuing Qg5 6. O-O Qxe5 7. d4 Qe6 8. dxc5 dxe4 9. Bf4 Nf6. White is clearly better (+1.54). The next best moves are 5. Qe2 (+0.67) and 5. O-O (+0.54).
Is the Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Konikowski Gambit a good opening?
Stockfish rates the position at +1.54: white is clearly better. Evaluations this early in the game are small, so practical results depend far more on knowing the plans and typical structures than on the engine's number.
What is the ECO code of the Ruy Lopez: Classical Variation, Konikowski Gambit?
C64. ECO codes classify chess openings from A00 to E99; C is the volume for open games and the French Defense.
Opening names from the Lichess opening book (CC0). Pieces by Colin M.L. Burnett (GPLv2+).