Tree path 8 levels King's Pawn Game › King's Knight Opening › Normal Variation › Scotch Game › Scotch Game › Scotch Game › Classical Variation › Millennium Variation
- Chess Codex
- King's Pawn Game C20
- King's Knight Opening C40
- Normal Variation C44
- Scotch Game C44
- Scotch Game C44
- Scotch Game C45
- Classical Variation C45
- Millennium Variation C45 you are here
Scotch Game: Classical Variation, Millennium Variation
Overview
Scotch Game: Classical Variation, Millennium Variation is a specific line in the Open Games family (ECO C45), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Open Games group covers open games — classical 1.e4 e5 openings where both sides contest the centre directly with pawns.
It is reached after 12 plies of play, with the move sequence 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Bc5 5. Be3 Qf6 6. c3 Qg6.
The line refines Scotch Game: Classical Variation, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- C45
- Group
- Open Games (C)
- Plies
- 12
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Statistics from Lichess
45,759 games · White 43.9% / Draw 4.7% / Black 51.4%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Nd2 | 18,619 | |
| Qf3 | 7,954 | |
| f3 | 5,719 | |
| Nxc6 | 3,208 | |
| Qd3 | 1,990 | |
| Bd3 | 1,788 | |
| Nb5 | 1,437 | |
| Be2 | 1,308 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 02:39:37
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