1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Be7 4. d4 exd4
Chess openings · Scotch Game · C44
Scotch Game: Benima Defense
33,637 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Be7 4. d4 exd4. White wins 52%, draws 4%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,500 | 54%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 10,449 | 52%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 17,807 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 3,881 | 51%43% |
| All ratings | 33,637 | 52%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 5,333 | 52%46% |
| Blitz | 18,685 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 9,242 | 52%43% |
| Classical | 377 | 51%44% |