Chess Opening

Scotch Game

72 analyzed games in the Scotch Game, each with engine evaluations that pinpoint the critical moments and best moves.

72 games 20 variations Most played: Scotch Game Scotch Gambit 4...d6 5.Nxd4

Results in 72 games

White wins 56% Draws 1% Black wins 43%

Main variations

Scotch Game Scotch Gambit 4...d6 5.Nxd4 29 Scotch Game 3...d6 19 Scotch Game Scotch Gambit...5.Nxd4 Nf6 6.Nc3 Be7 2 Scotch Game Scotch Gambit 4...d6 5.Nxd4 Nf6 6.Nc3 2 Scotch Game Classical Variation 5.Nxc6 2 Scotch Game 3...exd4 4.Nxd4 d6 5.Nc3 2 Scotch Game 3...exd4 4.Nxd4 d6 2 Scotch Game Scotch Gambit Haxo Sarratt Variation...7.Bxf7 Kxf7 8.Qh5 g6 9.Qxc5 1 Scotch Game Scotch Gambit Haxo Sarratt Variation 5...Nh6 1 Scotch Game Scotch Gambit Haxo Gambit 5.O O 1 Scotch Game Scotch Gambit Dubois Reti Defense 1 Scotch Game Scotch Gambit 4...d6 5.Nxd4 Nf6 1 Scotch Game Schmidt Variation 1 Scotch Game Dubois Reti Scotch Gambit 1 Scotch Game Dubois Reti Max Lange Attack 6.e5 1 Scotch Game Classical Variation 5.Be3 1 Scotch Game 3...exd4 4.Nxd4 Nxd4 5.Qxd4 1 Scotch Game 3...exd4 4.Nxd4 1 Scotch Game 3...exd4 1

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