1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Bc5
Chess openings · Scotch Game · C45
Scotch Game: Classical Variation
160,808 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Bc5. White wins 49%, draws 4%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 15,557 | 47%50% |
| 1200–1599 | 54,533 | 50%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 70,772 | 50%46% |
| 2000 and up | 19,946 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 160,808 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 46,130 | 49%48% |
| Blitz | 81,026 | 50%46% |
| Rapid | 32,567 | 50%46% |
| Classical | 1,085 | 46%49% |