1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6 3. d4 Nxd5
Chess openings · Scandinavian Defense · B01
Scandinavian Defense: Marshall Variation
56,774 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6 3. d4 Nxd5. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,104 | 47%51% |
| 1200–1599 | 12,292 | 52%46% |
| 1600–1999 | 28,019 | 51%45% |
| 2000 and up | 14,359 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 56,774 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 21,474 | 51%46% |
| Blitz | 27,624 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 7,374 | 52%43% |
| Classical | 302 | 51%41% |