1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. c3
Chess openings · Scotch Game · C44
Scotch Game: Göring Gambit
110,074 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. c3. White wins 56%, draws 3%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 10,710 | 55%43% |
| 1200–1599 | 38,812 | 56%41% |
| 1600–1999 | 45,938 | 56%40% |
| 2000 and up | 14,614 | 53%43% |
| All ratings | 110,074 | 56%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 31,187 | 56%42% |
| Blitz | 56,938 | 55%41% |
| Rapid | 21,460 | 56%41% |
| Classical | 489 | 55%41% |