C45

Scotch Game: Knightmare Post

 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Qf6 5. Nb5 Bc5 6. Qe2 Bb6 7. N1c3 a6 8. Nd5 Qd8 9. Nxb6 cxb6 10. Nd6+ Kf8 11. Bf4

Opening moves: 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Qf6 5. Nb5 Bc5 6. Qe2 Bb6 7. N1c3 a6 8. Nd5 Qd8 9. Nxb6 cxb6 10. Nd6+ Kf8 11. Bf4. 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)

r1bq1knr/1p1p1ppp/ppnN4/8/4PB2/8/PPP1QPPP/R3KB1R b KQ - 3 11

Lichess Stats

Across 36 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+ rated), White wins 86%, Black wins 14%, and 0% end in a draw from this position. The most common continuation is Qf6, played in 28% of games, followed by Nf6 and Nge7.

Earlier cached observations; the current monthly sample contained no games for this position.

86%

14%

White wins 86% Draws 0% Black wins 14%

36 rapid and classical games on Lichess (1600+)

Top Continuations

Qf6

Nf6

Nge7

Nd4

Qe7

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