1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d4 Bb4 5. Nxe5
Chess openings · Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation · C47
Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation, Krause Gambit
1,368 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d4 Bb4 5. Nxe5. White wins 55%, draws 4%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 222 | 55%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 336 | 58%40% |
| 1600–1999 | 332 | 59%38% |
| 2000 and up | 478 | 51%42% |
| All ratings | 1,368 | 55%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 387 | 54%42% |
| Blitz | 666 | 53%42% |
| Rapid | 298 | 62%35% |
| Classical | 17 | – |