Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation

1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Nf6

ECO B01

The Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation is a chess opening line in the Scandinavian Defense complex, reached after 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Nf6.

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

The defining move Nf6 is chosen by Black on move 2.

2 named continuations branch from this position, including the Gipslis Variation and the Wing Gambit.

Named variations

• Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation, Gipslis Variation — ECO B01
• Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation, Wing Gambit — ECO B01

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