1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5
Chess openings · Scandinavian Defense · B01
Scandinavian Defense: Main Line
579,154 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 49%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 71,122 | 50%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 211,078 | 48%49% |
| 1600–1999 | 226,425 | 47%49% |
| 2000 and up | 70,529 | 48%47% |
| All ratings | 579,154 | 48%49% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 175,717 | 48%50% |
| Blitz | 302,220 | 48%48% |
| Rapid | 98,703 | 49%46% |
| Classical | 2,514 | 49%46% |