1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nxc6 bxc6 6. e5
Chess openings · Scotch Game · C45
Scotch Game: Mieses Variation
15,508 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nxc6 bxc6 6. e5. White wins 49%, draws 5%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 2,007 | 50%48% |
| 1200–1599 | 4,281 | 49%47% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,346 | 48%48% |
| 2000 and up | 4,874 | 48%45% |
| All ratings | 15,508 | 49%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,523 | 49%47% |
| Blitz | 8,390 | 49%46% |
| Rapid | 3,449 | 48%47% |
| Classical | 146 | 41%52% |