C45

Scotch Game: F7 Assault

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nxd4 5. Qxd4 Qf6 6. e5 Qe6 7. Bc4 Qb6 8. Qf4

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Nxd4 5. Qxd4 Qf6 6. e5 Qe6 7. Bc4 Qb6 8. Qf4. 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)

r1b1kbnr/pppp1ppp/1q6/4P3/2B2Q2/8/PPP2PPP/RNB1K2R b KQkq - 4 8

Lichess Stats

Across 18 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 44%, Black wins 50%, and 6% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Qg6, played in 33% of games, followed by f6 and Nh6.

Observation period: 2026-07.

Small sample: 18 games. These percentages are descriptive and are too uncertain to compare opening strength.

44%

50%

White wins 44% Draws 6% Black wins 50%

18 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Qg6

Nh6

Qb4+

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