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1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5

Chess openings · Scandinavian Defense · B01

Scandinavian Defense: Mieses-Kotroc Variation

1,157,989 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 1200206,632
54%43%
1200–1599393,846
51%46%
1600–1999432,068
49%47%
2000 and up125,443
49%46%
All ratings1,157,989
50%46%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet458,391
49%49%
Blitz531,797
51%45%
Rapid163,291
54%41%
Classical4,510
56%38%