The Scandinavian Defence
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This opening is called the Scandinavian Defence: 1.e4 d5. It is named after the Scandinavian players who studied it. Black doesn't wait: the pawn on d5 attacks e4 at once.
Watch the Scandinavian Defence. The black queen comes out early, but goes to a safe square.
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Play Black: d5, Qxd5, Qa5, Nf6 and c6 in turn. White makes its own moves.
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Now play White. This time Black takes the pawn back with the knight: e4, exd5, d4, Nf3 and Be2 in turn.
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White played Nc3. Why must the black queen move?
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Bring your bishop on c8 out before e6 blocks its way.
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