Beginner
10 min

Playing Against the Scandinavian

Learn how to develop as White against an aggressive opponent who chooses the Scandinavian.

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Two players analyse a game in a Scandinavian chess club

Why take this lesson?

Let’s learn how to develop as White against an aggressive player who chooses the Scandinavian Defense.

What you will learn

  • Black chooses violence
  • Our repertoire reply: capture
  • The position you want to build

From understanding to practice

Work through the lesson step by step: discover an idea, study the positions and check your understanding with the lesson’s exercises. Explanations and feedback help you understand the decisions, not just memorise moves.