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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Why take this lesson?
Letâs 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 lessonâs exercises. Explanations and feedback help you understand the decisions, not just memorise moves.