Scandinavian Defense: Portuguese Gambit, Elbow Variation

ECO: B01Semi-Open Games1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Nf6 3.d4 Bg4 4.Bb5+ c6

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About the Scandinavian Defense: Portuguese Gambit, Elbow Variation

The Scandinavian Defense: Portuguese Gambit, Elbow Variation is a line of the Scandinavian Defense, catalogued under ECO code B01 in the Semi-Open Games section of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings.

It arises after 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Nf6 3.d4 Bg4 4.Bb5+ c6, 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.

Other lines of the Scandinavian Defense