1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4 Nf6 5. e5
Chess openings · Scotch Game: Scotch Gambit · C44
Scotch Game: Scotch Gambit, Advance Variation
36,312 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4 Nf6 5. e5. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 3,773 | 58%40% |
| 1200–1599 | 13,052 | 56%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 14,843 | 49%48% |
| 2000 and up | 4,644 | 45%49% |
| All ratings | 36,312 | 52%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 9,324 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 18,033 | 51%46% |
| Rapid | 8,702 | 52%45% |
| Classical | 253 | 53%43% |