1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qd8
Chess openings · Scandinavian Defense · B01
Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation
775,468 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qd8. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 84,165 | 51%46% |
| 1200–1599 | 267,294 | 49%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 323,405 | 48%47% |
| 2000 and up | 100,604 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 775,468 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 374,957 | 48%49% |
| Blitz | 313,896 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 84,549 | 52%43% |
| Classical | 2,066 | 57%38% |