1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Qh4 5. Nc3 Bb4
Chess openings · Scotch Game · C45
Scotch Game: Modern Defense
5,496 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Qh4 5. Nc3 Bb4. White wins 43%, draws 4%, Black wins 53%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 218 | 35%61% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,350 | 40%57% |
| 1600–1999 | 2,669 | 43%53% |
| 2000 and up | 1,259 | 47%48% |
| All ratings | 5,496 | 43%53% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 1,403 | 44%53% |
| Blitz | 2,880 | 42%54% |
| Rapid | 1,168 | 42%52% |
| Classical | 45 | 47%47% |