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Scotch Game: Scotch Gambit, Göring Gambit Declined

Scotch Game: Scotch Gambit, Göring Gambit Declined (C44) starts 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.c3 d5. In 252 games between strong players, White wins 46%, 14% are drawn and Black wins 40%; the most played move is 5.exd5 (86%).

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1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.c3 d5

ECO
C44
Games between strong players
252
To move
White
46%40%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
5.exd586% (216)46%14%40%–
5.e58% (20)40%50%–
5.Bd34% (11)64%18%18%–
5.Nxd41% (3)33%67%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from Scotch Game: Göring Gambit 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.c3

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