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1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6 3. d4 Nxd5 4. c4 Nb4

Chess openings · Scandinavian Defense · B01

Scandinavian Defense: Kiel Variation

4,805 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6 3. d4 Nxd5 4. c4 Nb4. White wins 45%, draws 3%, Black wins 51%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 120055
47%49%
1200–1599395
50%48%
1600–19992,808
45%52%
2000 and up1,547
44%52%
All ratings4,805
45%51%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet1,250
42%56%
Blitz2,730
46%51%
Rapid791
49%47%
Classical34
65%15%21%