Scotch Game: Braune Variation

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Nxd4 Qh4 5.Be3

ECO C45

The Scotch Game: Braune Variation is a chess opening line in the Scotch Game complex, reached after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Nxd4 Qh4 5.Be3.

It is catalogued under code C45 in the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

The defining move Be3 is chosen by White on move 5.

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