1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Qh4
Chess openings · Scotch Game · C45
Scotch Game: Steinitz Variation
7,399 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Qh4. White wins 41%, draws 5%, Black wins 54%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 745 | 45%51% |
| 1200–1599 | 2,322 | 41%55% |
| 1600–1999 | 3,244 | 41%54% |
| 2000 and up | 1,088 | 40%55% |
| All ratings | 7,399 | 41%54% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 2,309 | 42%54% |
| Blitz | 3,613 | 40%54% |
| Rapid | 1,404 | 42%53% |
| Classical | 73 | 37%60% |