C23 · Open · a plan for White

Bishop's Opening: Pratt Variation

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1.e4e52.Bc4Bc53.c3Nf64.d4exd45.e5d56.exf6dxc47.Qh5O-O
Live databaseLichess 1600–2000 · blitz + rapid
Bishop's Opening: Pratt Variation3 games · White to move
Only 3 games reach this position at this level — read it loosely.
MoveWhite / draw / BlackPlayedGamesScore
100%333%
Family
Bishop's Opening
Category
Open
First move
1.e4
ECO
C23
Line
1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Bc5 3. c3 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. e5 d5 6. exf6 dxc4 7. Qh5 O-O
Classical
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