Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation

1.e4 Nc6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3

ECO B00

The Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation is a chess opening line in the Nimzowitsch Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 Nc6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3.

It is catalogued under code B00 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Nc3 is chosen by White on move 3.

6 named continuations branch from this position, including the Brandics Gambit and the Erben Gambit.

Named variations

• Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, Brandics Gambit — ECO B00
• Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, Erben Gambit — ECO B00
• Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, Heinola-Deppe Gambit — ECO B00
• Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, Nimzowitsch Gambit — ECO B00
• Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, Richter Gambit — ECO B00
• Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation, Bogoljubow Variation, Vehre Variation — ECO B00

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