1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Nf3 Bf5
Chess openings · Scandinavian Defense · B01
Scandinavian Defense: Classical Variation
9,848 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Nf3 Bf5. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,260 | 48%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 3,531 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,110 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 1,947 | 47%46% |
| All ratings | 9,848 | 48%48% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,705 | 48%49% |
| Blitz | 4,843 | 47%48% |
| Rapid | 2,246 | 49%46% |
| Classical | 54 | 48%48% |