C44

Scotch Game

A direct and aggressive opening for White that begins with 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4. White immediately strikes at the center, opening lines for active piece play. A popular alternative to the Italian Game and Ruy Lopez.

A direct and aggressive opening for White that begins with 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4. White immediately strikes at the center, opening lines for active piece play.

15Sub-Variations
8Study Lines
14Deepest Line
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15Sub-Variations
8Study Lines
14Deepest Line

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Haxo Gambit→Schmidt Variation→Classical Variation→Scotch Gambit→Mieses Variation→