1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. Nd5
Chess openings · Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation · C47
Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation, Belgrade Gambit
5,408 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. Nd5. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 759 | 49%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,071 | 49%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,544 | 56%40% |
| 2000 and up | 2,034 | 53%42% |
| All ratings | 5,408 | 52%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,737 | 52%45% |
| Blitz | 2,716 | 53%42% |
| Rapid | 886 | 51%44% |
| Classical | 69 | 38%55% |