Learn the Scandinavian Defense in 15 Minutes [Chess Opening Crash Course]

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In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov presents a chess openings crash course on the Scandinavian Defense, which arises after the opening moves 1.e4 d5. It is particularly popular at the amateur level and proves to be a dangerous opening below the 2000 ELO level.

After watching this video, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the Scandinavian Defense. GM Smirnov explains common ideas for both White and Black, detailing typical plans move by move.

Additionally, you will learn the most common responses from White, including the mainline, the classical variation, the modern variation, and other sidelines such as the Tennison Gambit.

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► Chapters

00:00 Scandinavian Defense: Chess Openings Crash Course
00:15 Why is Scandinavian Defense better than 1...e5?
02:38 White's options after 1...d5
04:10 Sideline 2.Nf3, Tennison Gambit
05:19 1) If White plays 2.e5
07:48 If you can't capture the e5-pawn
08:37 2) If White plays 2.exd5 (Mainline)
10:04 Scandinavian Defense for White
10:45 3...Qa5, Classical Line (simple opening setup for Black)
13:20 2...Nf6, Modern Variation
14:49 White plays 3.c4 to defend d5, Icelandic-Palme Gambit

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