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1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4 Nf6 5. O-O Bc5

Chess openings · Italian Game: Scotch Gambit · C56

Italian Game: Scotch Gambit, Max Lange Attack

29,263 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4 Nf6 5. O-O Bc5. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 12001,759
50%48%
1200–15996,680
52%46%
1600–199912,563
49%47%
2000 and up8,261
48%47%
All ratings29,263
50%47%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet7,466
52%46%
Blitz15,268
49%47%
Rapid6,304
48%47%
Classical225
47%48%

Variations (1)

OpeningGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Spielmann DefenseC568,380
58%39%