1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d4 Bb4 5. d5 Nd4
Chess openings · Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation · C47
Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation, Oxford Gambit
1,502 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d4 Bb4 5. d5 Nd4. White wins 58%, draws 3%, Black wins 39%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 465 | 58%39% |
| 1200–1599 | 618 | 55%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 350 | 62%35% |
| 2000 and up | 69 | 58%42% |
| All ratings | 1,502 | 58%39% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 511 | 57%41% |
| Blitz | 644 | 56%41% |
| Rapid | 337 | 61%34% |
| Classical | 10 | – |