C42

Stafford Gambit

The Stafford Gambit is a named line in the Petrov's Defense. This page shows the move order 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nc6 and gives you a direct path into an interactive drill.

  • Petrov family
  • 6 ply starter line
  • ECO C42
  • Interactive drill available

Train Variation

Move Order

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 Nc6

Related Variations