1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nxd4 5. Qxd4 d6 6. Bd3
Chess openings · Scotch Game · C45
Scotch Game: Ghulam-Kassim Variation
4,890 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nxd4 5. Qxd4 d6 6. Bd3. White wins 53%, draws 4%, Black wins 43%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 678 | 55%42% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,601 | 53%43% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,510 | 52%42% |
| 2000 and up | 101 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 4,890 | 53%43% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 983 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 2,854 | 52%43% |
| Rapid | 1,028 | 54%41% |
| Classical | 25 | – |