Chess opening · ECO A40
Englund Gambit
The Englund Gambit starts 1. d4 e5. It ranks #82 of the 174 openings on this site by how often rated players on Lichess reach it.
Move by move
- 1. d4White pushes the d-pawn two squares to d4, staking a claim in the center.
- 1... e5Black pushes the e-pawn two squares to e5, staking a claim in the center.
What players choose next, by rating
The three most common White moves from this position in rated Lichess games, grouped by the rating of the player making the move. dxe5 is the most popular next move in every rating band.
| Rating | Most common | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | dxe5 51% | e3 18% | Nf3 10% |
| 1200–1399 | dxe5 59% | d5 11% | e3 9% |
| 1400–1599 | dxe5 60% | d5 15% | e3 7% |
| 1600–1799 | dxe5 66% | d5 14% | c4 6% |
| 1800–1999 | dxe5 70% | d5 12% | c4 6% |
| 2000 and up | dxe5 84% | c4 7% | d5 4% |
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