1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d4
Chess openings · Four Knights Game · C47
Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation
70,398 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. d4. White wins 53%, draws 4%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 24,046 | 53%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 23,219 | 54%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 15,704 | 54%42% |
| 2000 and up | 7,429 | 50%44% |
| All ratings | 70,398 | 53%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 22,011 | 53%44% |
| Blitz | 28,898 | 53%42% |
| Rapid | 18,772 | 53%41% |
| Classical | 717 | 54%40% |