Scandinavian Defense: Kiel Variation

1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Nf6 3.d4 Nxd5 4.c4 Nb4

ECO B01

The Scandinavian Defense: Kiel Variation is a chess opening line in the Scandinavian Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Nf6 3.d4 Nxd5 4.c4 Nb4.

It is catalogued under code B01 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Nb4 is chosen by Black on move 4.

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This position is covered in the Beat the Scandinavian course: a GM-authored repertoire you study move by move, then practice against a human-like AI opponent.

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