1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d4 exd4
Chess openings · Four Knights Game · C47
Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation Accepted
152,406 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d4 exd4. White wins 52%, draws 5%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 31,289 | 52%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 52,345 | 52%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 47,469 | 52%43% |
| 2000 and up | 21,303 | 51%42% |
| All ratings | 152,406 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 49,863 | 53%44% |
| Blitz | 69,345 | 52%43% |
| Rapid | 32,188 | 50%45% |
| Classical | 1,010 | 48%46% |