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Defeat the Scandinavian

Learn a sharp and surprising line VS this black opening

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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

  • Overview
    00:00
  • Main Ideas
    07:54

Black Plays 3…e5 and 3…c5

Black Plays 3…Nc6

Black Plays 3…Bg4

Black Plays 3…Nf6

Black Plays 5…e6

Black Plays 4…Bf5

Black Plays 2…Nf6

Black Plays 4…Bg4

Practice Set

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