Scandinavian Defense Main Line
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2024
- The Main Line Scandinavian (Qa5) is a very solid and very flexible defense for black, and it also provides plenty attacking chances!
After the opening moves, if white continues with the most logical response - Nc3, chasing the queen which ran out to the center early, black has to retreat. There are three most common moves here, Qd6, Qd8, and Qa5 - the main line.
Qa5 is the most active of the three moves and it’s considered to be black’s best choice. It temporarily makes the c3 knight uncomfortable (after white’s logical d4 the knight is pinned). It’s also a tempo gainer for white. The queen will inevitably have to move again, which gives white a clear advantage in development.
The best thing about the variation is that it’s very easy to learn and to play. It’s a system rather than a line you have to memorize. Both sides have a very logical piece setup they want to achieve, so most games are going to be played into the middlegame quickly and without issues.
The pawn structure is typical for the Scandinavian Defense; black has a solid formation (similar to Caro-Kann) with pawns on e6 and c6, and white has a weak extended d4 pawn which will either want to trade itself off or serve as a target for black along the semi open d file.
The main branching of ways comes at move 8 for white. In the main line, white is able to resolve the issue of his obstructive c3 knight, which is making it very hard to defend the d4 weakness with c3. White can choose to trade it of for the f6 knight with the tactical Nd5 or Ne4. This makes the variation unique, and both sides are going to have to adopt to that.
Most often, both players will castle queenside and a lot of play will happen on the kingside with white trying to break through, and black trying to consolidate it in order to be bale to attack the white king.
A sharp, fun, flexible and easy opening to learn. Good luck!
Here are some example games to study:
Karjakin vs Nakamura, 2013 Tal Memorial (blitz)
Kasparov vs Anand, 1995 World Championship Match
Anand vs Lautier, Biel 1997
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Its actually very satisfying to listen to your english because of the rolled r and the slight accent
I once thought that the Spanish roled the R. But the Irish and Russians do it as well.
New player here. One thing that puzzles me when I do my study is why people say things "the only move is..." when there are so many other moves. I know that some moves are more sound than others, but if you've ever had to start out playing players who don't know all this theory, they'll move a piece that isn't part of the theory and suddenly all of my preparation on these lines is ruined. I'd love to see something refuting these sorts of less common (i hate to say bad) moves and show why they're less useful or how a prepared, albeit new, player can punish these sorts of less common moves. If I went into the lower rated players pool and wanted to try out the Scandinavian as black on my opponents e4, I am highly doubtful our game would look anything like the ones you've displayed here, which as a new player, I find frustrating when I'm trying to learn all of these mainlines.
You should not focus on learning too much opening at this stage man, up to 1400-1600 elo you can survive with basic opening knowledge. Focus on tactics training, that will give you the ability to punish most mistakes without needing to memorize the specific variations. As for opening theory, try learning the basic plans for both sides (for example the #1 thing here for black is understanding that white's D pawn is weak and that tge knight on c3 is weakening the pawn. If you know this and your opponent does not you have an edge most of the time in lower levels
Source: I'm also a low rated player
I agree with the above comment.you need to learn the opening principles and the ideas.apart from that just focus on tactics and endgame
I agree with the main comment. No one gave a proper answer... The uncommon moves played in the opening are a problem. How come the main moves are so important to play ? If it is because the uncommon moves are refutable, where to find some kind of a database of those refutations ?
Opening theory is very important it outlines an objective through out the game. You have a plan and will aim to execute it
I myself face these weird moves too. If you want to prepare, I think it's best to get a board and think out the variations one by one(i.e what is human to play) and maybe use an engine to confirm/aid your analysis. But from my experience as an 1100ish on chess.com, opening inaccuracies don't get punished a lot so you can get away with not fully memorizing all the lines.
Very well explained. This variation of the Scandinavian is what I teach players rated 1300-1500 who are ready to play higher rated players and want some opening theory against 1. e4. It is simple and concise, and later on, if they choose, they have insight into playing more complicated lines of the Caro Kann. I usually play the modern variation 2.... Nf6, but when the going gets too rocky in a tournament, I have often reverted to this line in order to "keep it simple." I find it most excellent in rapid play events (G/30, d5)
Enjoying this series. I think I'll start incorporating the Scandinavian into my admittedly limited, beginner opening repertoire. Thank you!
Your upload schedule is very convenient for me as I see all your videos within 30 minutes of the upload
That's great to hear mate!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge 😘 very instructive and helpful !!
No problem mate:)
Finished my workout and up for your great video sir ... thanks so much for this amazing content
No problem Anes:)
A question: why is it that only in one line (the one you fear) white can comfortably play c3?
It seems to me he can do it in many other lines, for example in 14:55
A labor of love obviously.
Hehe:) True.
Extremely comprehensive stuff. I'm learning the scandi cause I don't wanna deal with the endless positional 1. e4 e5 games no longer. This system is much more exciting.
Nice video. John Bartolomew used to play the Qa5 line but switched to Qd8 because he thinks that Qa5 has theoretical problems. I don't know what exactly he was referring to, though.
in which video did he say that ?
@@walterjames8230 for example here at (17min35sec): th-cam.com/video/T8O4h33m-0I/w-d-xo.html
Great video, thanks! Love the easiness of this opening :)
Amazing work. Very good explanation of the lines and ideas behind them. Thanks.
This is an amazing channel. I'm learning a lot.
Nice video. My chess coach taught me this opening, and my record against 1 e4 improved immediately. A lot of lower-level players have no idea what to play against it. I even see 2 e5.
What would be the best answer to 2 e5?
c5
very nice bro! , i want more for the Scandinavian pls
Coming up Nitram:)
Hey @hangingpawns!! could you cover in a video the new idea 7... Nbd7!! in the Bd2 line? :) it was a novelty on a chessable course to permanently prevent the d5 advance problems and to defend the knight in c6, weakening the attack of the knight on c3. Apparently engines love it and now the scandi is very playable (the course on chessable is named "Scandi supercharged").
Thanks for sharing your job
Great opening, now in my repertoire, thx great video
if it's better take after nxf6 with the pawn, why is qd8 instead of qc7 still the main move after ne4 when you're going to move the queen to c7 after a short period anyway?
Very good content, very clear and full of insights for the beginner that I am. Thank you.
Great job! Keep up the good work
Thank you for sharing. You explain extremely well.
Cool video as always
What is more aggressive and sharp Scandinavian or Alekhine?
Hmm. I think the Alekhine. And thanks Artem!
Hanging Pawns thanks for reply
If I ever play you, as I do in most games, I'll make sure to get out of theory as soon as possible.
Haha:D
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Hi buddy. Very instructive video. I was wondering if you could do another video with 4. d. 3 instead of D4 ? That would be really cool, because i encounter quite often this move. And actually when white plays with d.3, i love to play with knight c.6, bishop g4, castle queen side, since i've got a nice control of the d.4 square, and a lot of nasty pin as well.
I'm 1400 elo, so i figured d.3 is not a good move for white and that would explain why you didn't even consider to talk about this move ?
Anyway, i've just discovered, your channel, it seems to be a pretty good one, can't wait to discover your content.
Cheers mate.
I love these vids, ty for making them and putting lots of thought into it.
Great vid thanks very concise and clear for me, a beginner who wants a sharper response to e4. I had being playing c5 but have become bored with it so thanks
Love the sidelines with consequences
thank you, exactly what i needed to not die horribly in the opening :)
11:11 here and now I swear, that if I ever have a band, I'll name it Kvintuitu. Our debut album's gonna be called "Kvintuitu doesn't go for the exchange"
Thanks for the video! I really like your stuff here on youtube
these videos are awsome. What is better than learning an opening in a couple of hours instead of reading lots of books?!
Very good keep it up bro !
I enjoy playing the Scandi. I wish it was considered more sound by chess experts. It’s the oldest opening in a published chess article or book, I think. The only thing I don’t like is that the tempos gained against the black queen prevent you from developing your pieces,
Man I used to think this opening was complete garbage because you lose constant tempos from early queen development, this video series completely changed my mind and I am now looking to playing this in some games. Crazy stuff
I like it because it takes the edge out of aggressive white players, they have to follow the main line or push past for a slower game.
nice video! helped me a lot
why if Knight takes bishop on g3 do you not take with the F pawn and reconsolidate your pawn structure? at that point (as long as there's no obvious threats) you can have a 4-3 pawn setup and move them as necessary?
6:31 Doesn’t castling allow Nxf7 here?
excellent video. do you have an Evans gambit vid?
You're the best, thank :)
P.s. Becouse of the skandynavian I won couple of big tournaments..
Thanks sir it helped a lot
thank you for the video
please help. i can't understand. why the game is over? when white queen takes and black takes rook tthere are 2 queens on the board. if queen takes and black accept the change there is a white rook left,. what can't i see? (please forgive me i'm a beginer.)
Can you do the Nf6 line next? Thank you in advance.
Also what if 5.Bd3, should you trade with Bf5?
Yes I'd love to see this as well
isnt the Nxf6 at 20:20 illegal?
Thank you.
On move 7 what is wrong with the move Qc7 avoiding both Ne4 and Nd5?
Thank you
After Ne4 why not go for Qc7 if you are going to take on f6 with the pawn anyway?
In the Qe2 line, why does white play 20. Bb3?
'Cos the White bishop on c4 is being attacked by the Black Queen on c5 and retreating with 20 Bd3 would allow Black the favorable trade 21...Bxd3
Regards from Poland :)
thanks sir
This is what tigers like the most.
Haha
I don't get it :(
Have you studied 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4.Nf3 Bg4 5.b4!? ? let me know your thoughts. Great video btw :D
Black Queen just takes the white b pawn.
Please make a series on QG. I have a tournament in a month I have to prepare for it
At 11:15, why not 8....Bxc2 after Qe2 ?
Also at 15:48, why not Bxc2 ?
d5 !
th-cam.com/video/fcCi0lApk8c/w-d-xo.html
He did not cover it but you have lots of tricks and you cannot be greedy and take the pawn
Concerning at Bxc2 you should have the same problem I suppose
@@yann7196 TY VM. I now see why it is a mistake to take that pawn
Will you be doing the Petrov soon?
Yup. Starting in 10 days or so, right after the Scandi
@@HangingPawns Great! Been thinking about it as a second to my Sicilian.
I analyze the last part where Ra6 happens i was first puzzled why white queen didn't take after glancing the second time i see that if queen takes nobody defending the king ..... Bait rook didn't get the fish though. and the sad part is that i though it would be checkmate but after exchange white still has the rook so happy rook would have a full stomach.....:)
1439.. was 1499
May 23 - 1562 highest. 1498 now
9:09 : don't play ...c6 this early. First play ...Bc5 and then ...e6! Look:
On 6...c6 ?! white has the annoying Ne5 and then....
7. Ne5 - Bc5
8. g4! and black is in a little pickle already.
To avoid the annoying Ne5/g4 combo, play:
6...e6! Now if...
7. Ne5 - Nbd7 pressurizing the white knight.
8. g4?? - Nxe4 and wins the game. Or...
8. Nxd7 (practically forced) - Nxd7
and black has entirely equalized n move 8 already.!
Had to play that Qe2 section on 0.5x cuz my guy is speed running the theory 😅
Great❤
I keep running into problems with :/
Stiepjan, are you Russian? Ukranian?
David garcia , dorfman nikola zokich this Scandinavian variation players
Main line 13:58
Going over the main moves 19:48
16:19
hey brad pitt
In the 8. Nd5 Qd8 9. Nxf6 Qxf6 line shouldn't 12. Bg5 be the move? Not 12. Bb3. Check out the crushing novelty never before played 15. d5 I found:
1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qa5 4. d4 Nf6 5. Nf3 c6 6. Bc4 Bf5 7. Bd2 e6 8. Nd5 Qd8 9. Nxf6+ Qxf6 10. Qe2 Nd7 11. O-O-O Nb6 12. Bg5 Qg6 13. h4 h6 14. Ne5 Qh7 15. d5!! (All the Masters incorrectly play 15. Be3)
stonks
13:30
This is a bad opening. This is very easy for white to play, as every right move is also the one that makes most sense. As for black there is a million lines to remember just to end up being even.
There’s really not a million lines you just move your queen in a circle and castle
sdrtyu
Thanks for this video