Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation
1.e4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5
The Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation is a chess opening line in the Alekhine Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5.
It is catalogued under code B02 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).
The defining move d5 is chosen by Black on move 2.
2 named continuations branch from this position, including the Geschev Gambit and the Myers Gambit.
Named variations
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