in your browser, then choose "Add to Home Screen".Scandinavian Defense
Black answers 1.e4 with an immediate ...d5, attacking the e4 pawn. The structure is set from the very first move, so there is little to memorize.
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Explanation
Game Moves
| # | White | Black |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | e4 | d5 |
Aim
Trade off White's e4 pawn so White has no central pawn there. Develop with the recapturing queen or ...Nf6, and get the c8 bishop out early.
Watch out for
If Black recaptures with the queen, White can gain time by chasing it with Nc3 and other moves. Know where the queen will go (a5, d6 and so on).
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