1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. O-O Nxe4 6. Re1 d5 7. Bxd5 Qxd5 8. Nc3
Chess openings · Italian Game: Scotch Gambit · C56
Italian Game: Scotch Gambit, Anderssen Attack
7,031 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. O-O Nxe4 6. Re1 d5 7. Bxd5 Qxd5 8. Nc3. White wins 47%, draws 7%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 77 | 69%29% |
| 1200–1599 | 312 | 63%32% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,030 | 49%46% |
| 2000 and up | 4,612 | 45%47% |
| All ratings | 7,031 | 47%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,049 | 49%46% |
| Blitz | 3,775 | 46%46% |
| Rapid | 1,143 | 47%45% |
| Classical | 64 | 44%48% |