The Bishops Bounty: Scandinavian Defense (Center Counter Defense) (B01)

Scandianavian Defence (Center Counter Defense) Resources

The Scandinavian Defense, also known as the Center Counter Defense, is a chess opening that begins with the moves 1.e4 d5. It is a hyper-modern defense, meaning that it aims to control the center with pieces rather than pawns. This defense is characterized by the move d5, which aims to support the pawn on e5, and it is a good choice for players who like to play aggressively and counterattack.

The main idea of the Scandinavian defense is for Black to gain space in the center and try to attack the white pawns on e4 and d4. Black's pawn on d5 also aims to exert pressure on e4, which could become a weakness if not properly supported.

The most common continuations for Black after 1.e4 d5 are 2.exd5 Qxd5 and 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4. The first move allows Black to develop their queen early and apply pressure on e4, while the second move allows Black to develop their knight and gain control of d5.

The Scandinavian Defense can be a solid choice for Black, but it also requires a good understanding of the middle game and the ability to counterattack, as it can lead to complex and tactical positions.

BOOKS (Free)

IM John Bartholomew's Scandinavian (FREE version) - Free Chessable Course (Teaches 56 Lines and you can use the Movetrainer to practice them.)
The Center Game - 217 Page PDF
Center Counter Defense: The Portuguese Variation - 98 Page PDF

Scandinavian Defense Chess Articles

Scandinavian Defense - Simplify Chess - Nice Article with the what, why and moves explained.
Beating The Scandinavian Defense – Beginner Chess Openings - Thorough Article with Several Embeded Videos. (Good read if you face this opening a lot)

Centre-Counter Tutorial - Chesscorner.com
The Anti -Portuguese System -by Michael Goeller
Annotated Recent Game Article - from Chess Publishing

CHESS PIECE: SCANDINAVIAN SECRETS - Blog post Refuting the Qa5 line of the Scandinavian by Bobby Ang
Scandinavian Defense – Kadas Gambit - Remote Chess Academy Article w/embedded Videos
How To Play The Scandinavian Defense: 3…Qa5 - Hercules Chess Guide

Scandinavian Defense – How to Play As White and Black - Chessable Blog Opening Guide (Nice Guide)

Scandinavian Defense LiChess Studies

Comprhensive Study Scandinavian - 15 Chapter Study (400 hearts)
Scandinavian Defense (Traps for White) - 12 Chapter Study
Scandinavian opening traps - 29 Chapter Study (150 Hearts)
The scandinavian defence - 11 Chapter Study (Just Showing all the Variations)
Scandinavian Defense (White) - 13 Chapter Study

LiStudy Scandinavian Page - 6 Studies (At Bottom of Page) Set up to use the Movetrainer here to Learn or Practice opening. Can also Play opening Against Computer.

GAMES DATABASES

Miniatures in the Scandinavian - 16 Games
Annotated Recent Game Article - from Chess Publishing

365Chess.com

B01: Scandinavian (centre counter) defence 1. e4 d5 - 62,000 Games ( Broken down to 13 Sub Variants)

Chessgames.com

Scandinavian (B01) - 36 Annotated Games

chesstempo.com

Scandinavian Defence, General, B01 - 19,500 Games

Scaninavian Defense Video Lessons

Lessons

Scandinavian Defense Opening Theory -6 Video playlist - Hanging Pawns (About 3 hrs)

How to Play the Scandinavian Defence | Grandmaster Repertoire - 32 min GM Moulthun
How To CRUSH Opponents with the Scandinavian Defense! - 33 Min IM Rozman

Destroy Everyone With the Scandinavian Defense (3...Qd6!) - 18 Min

Attacking with the Scandinavian Defense 16 Min IM Eric Rosen

Play Scandinavian Defense - 33 Min - IM Marcin Sieciechowicz

GM Naroditsky

IM John Bartholomew (Well Annotated Games)

PGN Game Downloads

scand-pg.zip -(1.e4 d5) - 4905 Games (U.of Pitt Archive)

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Scandinavian Defense (Center Counter Defense) (B01) - Opening Theory