C45

Scotch Game: D-File Assault

 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nxd4 5. Qxd4 d6 6. Nc3 Nf6 7. Bg5 Be7 8. O-O-O O-O 9. e5 dxe5 10. Qxe5 Qe8 11. Qxc7 Be6 12. Bb5 Qc8 13. Qxe7

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nxd4 5. Qxd4 d6 6. Nc3 Nf6 7. Bg5 Be7 8. O-O-O O-O 9. e5 dxe5 10. Qxe5 Qe8 11. Qxc7 Be6 12. Bb5 Qc8 13. Qxe7. This position is classified under ECO code C45.

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ECO Code

C45

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Scotch Game

Position (FEN)

r1q2rk1/pp2Qppp/4bn2/1B4B1/8/2N5/PPP2PPP/2KR3R b - - 0 13

Lichess Stats

Across 2 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 50%, Black wins 50%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Ng4, played in 50% of games, followed by a6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 2 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

50%

White wins 50% Draws 0% Black wins 50%

2 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Ng4

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