1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6
Chess openings · Scotch Game · C45
Scotch Game: Schmidt Variation
79,648 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6. White wins 48%, draws 5%, Black wins 47%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 10,716 | 48%49% |
| 1200–1599 | 26,013 | 48%48% |
| 1600–1999 | 29,340 | 48%47% |
| 2000 and up | 13,579 | 47%46% |
| All ratings | 79,648 | 48%47% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 21,849 | 49%47% |
| Blitz | 38,948 | 48%47% |
| Rapid | 18,166 | 46%49% |
| Classical | 685 | 45%47% |