1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. Nxd4 Bb4 6. Nxc6 bxc6 7. Bd3 d5 8. exd5 O-O 9. O-O
Chess openings · Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation Accepted · C47
Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation Accepted, Main Line
4,994 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. Nxd4 Bb4 6. Nxc6 bxc6 7. Bd3 d5 8. exd5 O-O 9. O-O. White wins 46%, draws 9%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 27 | – |
| 1200–1599 | 354 | 43%51% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,129 | 47%45% |
| 2000 and up | 3,484 | 46%10%44% |
| All ratings | 4,994 | 46%9%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,798 | 48%45% |
| Blitz | 2,539 | 46%11%43% |
| Rapid | 626 | 40%12%48% |
| Classical | 31 | 52%16%32% |