Library/Openings/Bishop's Opening ECO C23

Opening· 3 plies

Bishop's Opening

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO C23), reached after 3 half-moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4.

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2…Nf6 17 lines
2…Bc5 15 lines
2…b5 2 lines
- C23 Anderssen Gambit
- C23 Thorold Gambit
2…c6 2 lines
- C23 Lisitsyn Variation
- C23 Philidor Counterattack
2…f5 2 lines
- C23 Calabrese Countergambit +1
2…d5 1 line
- C23 Khan Gambit