1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. e5 Ng4
Chess openings · Scotch Game: Scotch Gambit · C44
Scotch Game: Scotch Gambit, Kingside Variation
12,114 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Nf6 4. d4 exd4 5. e5 Ng4. White wins 57%, draws 2%, Black wins 41%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 1,337 | 57%41% |
| 1200–1599 | 5,532 | 57%42% |
| 1600–1999 | 4,519 | 58%40% |
| 2000 and up | 726 | 51%45% |
| All ratings | 12,114 | 57%41% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 3,350 | 56%42% |
| Blitz | 5,893 | 56%41% |
| Rapid | 2,798 | 57%40% |
| Classical | 73 | 62%10%29% |