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1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6

Chess openings · Scandinavian Defense · B01

Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation

518,561 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Nf6. White wins 48%, draws 4%, Black wins 48%.

Results by rating

Lichess ratingGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Under 120040,315
48%49%
1200–1599154,508
48%49%
1600–1999233,019
48%48%
2000 and up90,719
49%46%
All ratings518,561
48%48%

By time control

Time controlGames
Bullet192,114
48%49%
Blitz249,028
48%48%
Rapid75,302
48%47%
Classical2,117
50%44%

Variations (1)

OpeningGames
White winsDrawBlack wins
Gipslis VariationB0119,002
51%45%