1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. O-O
Chess openings · Italian Game · C56
Italian Game: Scotch Gambit
73,978 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. O-O. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 4,762 | 52%45% |
| 1200–1599 | 17,668 | 53%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 30,212 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 21,336 | 48%46% |
| All ratings | 73,978 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 20,366 | 52%46% |
| Blitz | 38,131 | 49%46% |
| Rapid | 14,935 | 50%46% |
| Classical | 546 | 51%44% |