1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f6 3. Nxe5 fxe5 4. Qh5+ g6 5. Qxe5+ Qe7 6. Qxh8
Chess openings · King's Pawn Game: Damiano Defense · C40
King's Pawn Game: Damiano Defense, Damiano Gambit
3,031 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 f6 3. Nxe5 fxe5 4. Qh5+ g6 5. Qxe5+ Qe7 6. Qxh8. White wins 66%, draws 3%, Black wins 30%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,512 | 68%29% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,079 | 67%31% |
| 1600–1999 | 336 | 66%32% |
| 2000 and up | 104 | 48%11%41% |
| All ratings | 3,031 | 66%30% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 456 | 64%33% |
| Blitz | 1,427 | 64%33% |
| Rapid | 1,103 | 71%26% |
| Classical | 45 | 80%18% |