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1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 e5

Chess openings · Scandinavian Defense · B01

Scandinavian Defense: Anderssen Counterattack

9,913 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 e5. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 45%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 12002,418
53%44%
1200–15993,622
54%43%
1600–19993,084
49%47%
2000 and up789
48%48%
All ratings9,913
52%45%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet2,326
49%48%
Blitz5,010
52%45%
Rapid2,508
54%42%
Classical69
61%33%

Variations (1)

OpeningGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Goteborg SystemB012,620
54%43%