Scandinavian Defense: Schiller-Pytel Variation, Modern Variation
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Statistics from Lichess
4,292 games: White 44.3% / Draw 5.7% / Black 50.0%
| Next move | Games | White / Draw / BlackW / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| 3,7423,742 | ||
| 174174 | ||
| 141141 | ||
| 9999 | ||
| 5151 | ||
| 3030 | ||
| 2020 | ||
| 1616 |
Rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, from the Lichess opening explorer, updated Oct 30, 2026
Engine evaluation
+0.63 White is slightly better
Best play: 8. Bb3 e6 9. O-O Nbd7 10. h3 Qa5 11. Re1 Be7 12. Bd2 Qb6
Stockfish 19, depth 30, after the line's last move. Scores are in pawns, from White's side.
Overview
Scandinavian Defense: Schiller-Pytel Variation, Modern Variation (ECO B01, Semi-Open Games) is a variation of the Scandinavian Defense: Gubinsky-Melts Defense, reached after 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qd6 4. d4 Nf6 5. Bc4 c6 6. Nge2 Bf5 7. Bf4 Qb4 (7 moves).
In 4,292 rated Lichess games between players rated 1600 to 2500, White won 44.3%, Black 50.0% and 5.7% were drawn. White's most played move here is 8. Bb3, in 87% of those games.
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Caissa Codex. “Scandinavian Defense: Schiller-Pytel Variation, Modern Variation (B01)”. Lichess data as of 30 Oct 2026. https://chesscodex.org/openings/scandinavian-defense-schiller-pytel-variation-modern-variation