1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 Nxd4
Chess openings · Scotch Game · C44
Scotch Game: Lolli Variation
347,579 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 Nxd4. White wins 54%, draws 4%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 68,814 | 54%42% |
| 1200–1599 | 165,506 | 54%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 103,085 | 54%41% |
| 2000 and up | 10,174 | 54%41% |
| All ratings | 347,579 | 54%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 85,977 | 54%43% |
| Blitz | 176,717 | 54%41% |
| Rapid | 82,561 | 55%40% |
| Classical | 2,324 | 56%39% |