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Scotch Game: Rosenthal Variation
Overview
Scotch Game: Rosenthal 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 begins with 18 plies and takes 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 Qh4 5. Nb5 Bb4+ 6. Bd2 Qxe4+ 7. Be2 Kd8 8. O-O Bxd2 9. Nxd2 Qg6 to reach the canonical position.
The line refines Scotch Game, which traces back to the root opening King's Pawn Game.
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- ECO code
- C45
- Group
- Open Games (C)
- Plies
- 18
- Parent
- Scotch Game
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Statistics from Lichess
37 games · White 62.2% / Draw 2.7% / Black 35.1%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| Bd3 | 26 | |
| Bh5 | 6 | |
| Nc4 | 3 | |
| Kh1 | 1 | |
| g3 | 1 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 03:19:55
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