B01
Scandinavian Defense
Key moves: 1.e4 d5
The Scandinavian (or Centre Counter) Defence immediately challenges White's e4 pawn. After 2.exd5 Qxd5, Black's queen is exposed but develops early. The modern ...Nf6 lines offer a different flavour with solid play.
History & Notable Players
One of the oldest recorded openings, played since the 15th century. It gained new respectability when Anand and other strong GMs adopted it.
Top Players in this Opening
Related Openings
Best Games
Svidler,P vs Rapport,R0-1
Saint Louis Blitz 2021 • 2021★ Notable
Abdusattorov,Nodirbek vs Quesada Perez,Yu1-0
PNWCC Online Blitz JP 13 • 2020★ Notable
Anand,V vs Carlsen,M0-1
Tata Steel India Blitz • 2019★ Notable
Nepomniachtchi,I vs Carlsen,M0-1
Tata Steel India Blitz • 2019★ Notable
Karjakin,Sergey vs Mamedyarov,S1/2-1/2
7th Sinquefield Cup 2019 • 2019★ Notable
Caruana,F vs Carlsen,M1/2-1/2
42nd Olympiad 2016 • 2016★ Notable
Caruana,F vs Nakamura,Hi1/2-1/2
4th Zurich CC Blitz • 2015★ Notable
Caruana,F vs Carlsen,M0-1
41st Olympiad Open 2014 • 2014★ Notable
Kamsky,G vs Zatonskih,A1-0
GRENKE Rapid WCh • 2010★ Notable
Radjabov,T vs Kamsky,G1-0
18th Amber Blindfold • 2009★ Notable
Leko,P vs Morozevich,A1-0
Amber Blindfold • 2005★ Notable
Morozevich,A vs Tkachiev,V1/2-1/2
FIDE WCh KO • 2000★ Notable
Navara, David vs Bhat, Vinay S1-0
Wch U14 • 1998★ Notable
Navara, David vs Smeets, Jan1-0
Wch U14 • 1998★ Notable
Nakamura, Hikaru vs Eryomenko, Volodymyr1-0
Wch U10 • 1997★ Notable
Grischuk, Alexander vs Chow, Michael1/2-1/2
Wch U14 • 1996★ Notable
Svidler, Peter vs Shirov, Alexei0-1
Tilburg Fontys • 1996★ Notable
Grischuk, Alexander vs Akobian, Varuzhan1-0
Wch U14 • 1996★ Notable
Navara, David vs Buckley, Simon T1-0
Wch U12 • 1996★ Notable
Grischuk, Alexander vs Rainfray, Arnaud1/2-1/2
Wch U14 • 1996★ Notable