1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4
Chess openings · Scotch Game · C44
Scotch Game: Scotch Gambit
258,916 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4. White wins 53%, draws 3%, Black wins 44%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 29,581 | 54%44% |
| 1200–1599 | 100,210 | 53%44% |
| 1600–1999 | 103,566 | 52%44% |
| 2000 and up | 25,559 | 49%46% |
| All ratings | 258,916 | 53%44% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 61,816 | 53%45% |
| Blitz | 130,853 | 52%44% |
| Rapid | 64,173 | 53%43% |
| Classical | 2,074 | 54%41% |