C44
Scotch Game
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4
The Scotch Game is a chess opening classified under ECO code C44. It is reached after the moves 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4.
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