C45

Scotch Game: Endgame Edge

 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Bc5 5. Be3 Nxd4 6. Bxd4 Bxd4 7. Qxd4 Qf6 8. e5 Qb6 9. Qxb6 axb6 10. Nc3 Ne7 11. O-O-O O-O 12. Bc4

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Bc5 5. Be3 Nxd4 6. Bxd4 Bxd4 7. Qxd4 Qf6 8. e5 Qb6 9. Qxb6 axb6 10. Nc3 Ne7 11. O-O-O O-O 12. Bc4. This position is classified under ECO code C45.

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About This Opening

ECO Code

C45

Category Volume C

Opening Family

Scotch Game

Position (FEN)

r1b2rk1/1pppnppp/1p6/4P3/2B5/2N5/PPP2PPP/2KR3R b - - 5 12

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 Ng6, played in 50% of games, followed by Rd8.

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

Ng6

Rd8

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