1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Bc5 5. Be3 Qf6 6. c3 Nge7 7. Bb5
Chess openings · Scotch Game · C45
Scotch Game: Paulsen Attack
2,689 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Bc5 5. Be3 Qf6 6. c3 Nge7 7. Bb5. White wins 50%, draws 4%, Black wins 46%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 110 | 42%55% |
| 1200–1599 | 792 | 51%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,456 | 49%46% |
| 2000 and up | 331 | 54%40% |
| All ratings | 2,689 | 50%46% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 652 | 53%44% |
| Blitz | 1,527 | 50%45% |
| Rapid | 500 | 46%48% |
| Classical | 10 | – |