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1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Bc4 cxb2 5. Bxb2 Nf6

Chess openings · Danish Gambit Accepted · C21

Danish Gambit Accepted: Classical Defense

11,227 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Bc4 cxb2 5. Bxb2 Nf6. White wins 56%, draws 3%, Black wins 42%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 12001,793
56%42%
1200–15995,259
57%40%
1600–19993,568
55%43%
2000 and up607
48%49%
All ratings11,227
56%42%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet2,275
57%42%
Blitz6,179
56%41%
Rapid2,690
55%42%
Classical83
53%42%