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Course Duration:
3h 6m
About the Course
Welcome to “Defeat the Scandinavian Defense,” a focused course designed to help you effectively counter the Scandinavian Defense and gain an advantage from the very first moves. Perfect for players seeking to dismantle this opening, this course covers essential strategies, key variations, and practical insights.
What You’ll Learn
- Key Ideas and Variations: Master the essential concepts and lines needed to gain the upper hand against the Scandinavian Defense after 1.e4 d5.
- Optimal Moves: Discover why our Grandmasters recommend the tricky move 3.Nf3 after 2…Qxd5, instead of the more common 3.Nc3, and understand the rationale behind this choice.
- Critical Responses: Learn the most dangerous moves against Black’s mainline 2…Nf6, ensuring you are well-prepared for typical continuations.
- Model Games: Study model games that provide practical guidance on converting your opening advantage into a strong middlegame position and beyond.
This course is ideal for chess players who want to improve their performance against the Scandinavian Defense and build a solid repertoire to challenge their opponents effectively.
Course Content
Introduction
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Overview
00:00 -
Main Ideas
07:54
Black Plays 3…e5 and 3…c5
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Black Plays 3…e5 and 3…c5
05:55
Black Plays 3…Nc6
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Punishing 3…Nc6
00:00 -
Queen Ideas in this Line
04:03
Black Plays 3…Bg4
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White plays 5.h3
03:00 -
Main Ideas in this Line
07:37 -
The Bishop in this Line
03:17 -
White’s Battle Plans
11:47
Black Plays 3…Nf6
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Overview
01:31 -
Black plays 6…Qd7
04:00 -
Black plays 6…Qh5
06:00 -
Black plays 6…Qf5
03:26 -
Summary
01:18
Black Plays 5…e6
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Overview
01:12 -
Black’s Options
01:48 -
White plays 8.Qb3
04:04 -
Black plays 8…Qc8
04:21 -
Black plays 9…Nbd7
01:46 -
Black plays 9…c5
02:26 -
Black plays 5…c6
00:00 -
Model Game
05:43 -
Summary
00:54
Black Plays 4…Bf5
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Overview
00:54 -
White plays Qb3
01:37 -
Black plays 6…Nc6
02:22 -
Black plays 6…b6
02:37 -
Black plays 6…Qc8
03:34 -
Summary
00:21
Black Plays 2…Nf6
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Overview
03:23 -
Black plays 4…b5
05:34 -
Black plays 6…b4
03:29 -
Black plays 7…Bg4
04:19 -
Summary
01:26
Black Plays 4…Bg4
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Overview
02:30 -
Black’s Ideas in this Line
01:06 -
White plays f4
04:56 -
Black plays 7…Nb6
03:46 -
Model Game
07:23 -
Black plays 5…Bc8
02:43 -
Summary
01:14
Practice Set
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Practice #1