1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4 Bc5 5. Ng5 Nh6 6. Qh5
Chess openings · Scotch Game · C44
Scotch Game: Vitzthum Attack
2,772 rated games in September 2026 began with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Bc4 Bc5 5. Ng5 Nh6 6. Qh5. White wins 52%, draws 3%, Black wins 45%.
Results by rating
| Lichess rating | Games | White winsDrawBlack wins |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1200 | 274 | 48%51% |
| 1200–1599 | 1,031 | 53%45% |
| 1600–1999 | 1,182 | 53%45% |
| 2000 and up | 285 | 51%46% |
| All ratings | 2,772 | 52%45% |
By time control
| Time control | Games | |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet | 769 | 57%41% |
| Blitz | 1,492 | 51%47% |
| Rapid | 502 | 48%49% |
| Classical | 9 | – |