1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7
Chess openings · Italian Game: Scotch Gambit · C56
Italian Game: Scotch Gambit, de Riviere Defense
8,098 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7. White wins 51%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 355 | 50%47% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,269 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,001 | 52%45% |
| 2000 and up | 1,473 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 8,098 | 51%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,002 | 50%47% |
| Blitz | 4,412 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 1,630 | 52%44% |
| Classical | 54 | 56%41% |