1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6
Chess openings · Scandinavian Defense: Main Line · B01
Scandinavian Defense: Main Line, Mieses Variation
65,213 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6. White wins 46%, draws 4%, Black wins 50%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 5,159 | 48%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 20,264 | 47%50% |
| 1600–1999 | 27,882 | 46%50% |
| 2000 and up | 11,908 | 46%49% |
| All ratings | 65,213 | 46%50% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 19,589 | 47%51% |
| Blitz | 34,978 | 46%50% |
| Rapid | 10,357 | 48%48% |
| Classical | 289 | 47%46% |