1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Bc5 5. Be3 Qf6 6. Nb5
Chess openings · Scotch Game · C45
Scotch Game: Blumenfeld Attack
3,272 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Bc5 5. Be3 Qf6 6. Nb5. White wins 64%, draws 3%, Black wins 32%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 126 | 57%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 538 | 58%40% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,507 | 66%31% |
| 2000 and up | 1,101 | 66%30% |
| All ratings | 3,272 | 64%32% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 946 | 66%31% |
| Blitz | 1,686 | 65%31% |
| Rapid | 625 | 59%37% |
| Classical | 15 | – |