1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6 3. c4 e6
Chess openings · Scandinavian Defense · B01
Scandinavian Defense: Icelandic-Palme Gambit
55,079 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6 3. c4 e6. White wins 45%, draws 3%, Black wins 52%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,634 | 43%54% |
| 1200–1599 | 15,003 | 45%53% |
| 1600–1999 | 29,437 | 44%52% |
| 2000 and up | 8,005 | 45%50% |
| All ratings | 55,079 | 45%52% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 13,799 | 45%52% |
| Blitz | 31,086 | 45%52% |
| Rapid | 9,836 | 44%52% |
| Classical | 358 | 42%53% |