Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Geschev Gambit

1.e4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.exd5 c6

ECO B02

The Alekhine Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Geschev Gambit is a chess opening line in the Alekhine Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.exd5 c6.

It is catalogued under code B02 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move c6 is chosen by Black on move 3.

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