Scandinavian Defense

ECO: B01Semi-Open Games1.e4 d5

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About the Scandinavian Defense

The Scandinavian Defense is catalogued under ECO code B01, in the Semi-Open Games section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.

It arises after 1.e4 d5, with Black playing the move that gives the line its name.

The Scandinavian Defense has 45 named lines in our opening book; the ones closest to this position are listed below.

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Other lines of the Scandinavian Defense