Grand Prix Attack (McDonnell Attack) B21 B23 - Chess Opening Theory

Grand Prix Attack (McDonnell Attack) Resources:
 A Powerful Weapon Against the Sicilian 

The Grand Prix Attack (1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. f4) is an aggressive opening that aims to create a strong pawn center and launch a kingside attack against Black. It's a great choice for players who enjoy dynamic and tactical positions.

Benefits of the Grand Prix Attack:

• Central Pawn Advance: The f4 pawn push establishes a strong central presence and opens lines for White's pieces.
• King Safety: Early development helps White castle kingside quickly, promoting safety and attacking potential.
• Initiative and Pressure: The aggressive nature puts Black on the defensive from the outset.
• Unusual and Unorthodox: This less common opening can catch opponents off guard.
• Dynamic and Tactical Play: The open lines often lead to exciting tactical opportunities.
  

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Gran Prix Attack Articles

This section equips you with a treasure trove of Gran Prix articles to master this aggressive opening and unlock your attacking potential.

Grand Prix Attack: Guide to Beat the Sicilian - Solid Article on Learning Attack - Uncover the core attacking plans in the GPA. This guide explores kingside pawn thrusts, optimal piece placement, and how to exploit Black's weaknesses for a decisive victory.

Playing the Grand Prix Attack Against the Sicilian - Chessable Blog Guide (Detailed) -  Delve into the rich history and strong statistical performance of the GPA. This in-depth Chessable blog post equips you with variations favored by chess masters.

Sicilian Defense: The Grand Prix Attack - Opening Guide - IM Alberto Chueca - Explore the strategic nuances of the GPA with IM Chueca. Learn key variations, gain historical context, and discover how to surprise your opponent with this aggressive opening

Grand Prix Attack - An Attacking Chess Opening - MyChessTutor - Stuck facing the Sicilian Defense? The Grand Prix Attack offers an aggressive escape! This guide explores its rich history, strong statistics, and variations favored by Caruana and Carlsen, making it perfect for surprising your opponent in faster time controls.

Grand Prix Attack articles from Inside Chess online.
This comprehensive guide by IM Zoran Ilic (archived) explores the opening in depth, analyzing variations, historical context, and strategic ideas to help you master this aggressive weapon against the Sicilian Defense.
Part One
Part Two

Tal Gambit - Wikipedia Page (2...d5 is the Tal Gambit)
( Nowadays, modern Grand Prix Attack players play 2.Nc3 before playing 3.f4.)While not strictly a "Grand Prix Attack" itself, the Tal Gambit (2...d5) is a closely related aggressive response by Black. Understanding this gambit will further enhance your knowledge of the opening complex and provide insights for both White and Black.

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Gran Prix LiChess Studies: Sharpen Your Skills

Lichess offers a wealth of interactive studies to hone your Grand Prix Attack repertoire. Here's your personalized training ground:

• The Grand Prix Attack  -  11 Chapter Study  (100 hearts) - 11 Games Broken into Attacking and Positional Themes.
  
  
• Grand Prix Attack  - 8 Chapter Interactive Study  (430 hearts) - Fully Interactive Study showing Gran Prix against different Sicilians
  
  
• Grand Prix Attack(games)  - 20 Chapter Study - 20 Gran Prix Games
  
  
• Grand Prix Attack  - 15 Chapter Study - Nice Study w/explanations and examples against different Sicilian Lines
  
  
• Closed Sicilian and Grand Prix Attack - 7 Chapter Study - 3 Indepth Explanations w/ 4 Top Games
  
  
• Sicilian Defense, McDonnell/Gran Prix Attack - 7 Chapter Study -  Broken into each different 3rd Move for white with explanations.
  
  
• BEATING THE GRANDPRIX - 6 Chapter Study  (49 Hearts) - Nice study with an Interactive Quiz.

New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move, perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge.

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LISTUDY   
( Practice it with a Movetrainer)

Gran Prix   -  Gran Prix Attack against 1...c4  -  7 Variations to Learn and Practice
Defending Grand Prix  - 1 variation

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GAME DATABASES

365Chess.com

• B21: Sicilian, Grand Prix attack 1. e4 c5 2. f4  -  7700 games
• B23: Sicilian, closed 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3  - 79,735 games
• B23: Sicilian, Grand Prix attack 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. f4  - 12,000 Games
• B23: Sicilian, Grand Prix attack, Schofman variation 1. e4 c5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. f4 g6 4. Nf3 Bg7 5. Bc4 e6 6. f5  - 1100 Games

Chessgames.com

• Sicilian Closed / Grand Prix Attack - 88 Games Chess games.com
• B21 Macdonnel Attack [White] - 42 Games

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Gran Prix Attack Chess Video Lessons

Here's a curated selection of video lessons to elevate your Grand Prix Attack against the Sicilian Defense:

How to WIN with the Grand Prix Attack! 34 Min IM Rozman (Gotham) - a detailed guide on using the Grand Prix Attack against the Sicilian Defense. The Grand Prix Attack is a chess opening strategy that was developed in the 1980s and is known for its effectiveness with minimal preparation

Grand Prix Attack ⎸Sicilian Defense Theory - 22 Min - Hanging Pawns - provides an in-depth analysis of the Grand Prix Attack

Chess Openings - Sicilian Defense: Gran Prix Attack - 18 Min - Krishna Prem - provides an introduction to the Grand Prix Attack

Hikaru Reveals His ENTIRE Grand Prix Preparation - 12 Min GM Nakamura - preparation for the Grand Prix line of the Sicilian Defense.

Gran Prix: System with Bb5 - 29 Min Video (Instructive Dark Sq grip game)

The Killer Gran Prix Attack - 13 Min Video (GM Gawain Jones examines opening)

Chess Openings: How to Punish Sicilian Najdorf Players with Grand Prix Attack!! - 40 Min IM  Miodrag Perunovic. - Learn how to gain the upper hand against the Sicilian Najdorf by using the Grand Prix Attack. Understand the ideas behind black's second move d6 in the Najdorf, Dragon and Scheveningen variations, and White's strategies to punish it. Discover the attacking potential and specific lines White can employ with the Grand Prix Attack to seize the initiative against the Najdorf. Study grandmaster games to see how top players have crushed the Najdorf with this opening weapon.

Chess Openings: Learn to Play the Grand Prix Attack! - 24 Min - Chess Giant -This video explores key themes and strategies to understand the Grand Prix Attack, not just memorize lines. Perfect for beginners and intermediate players! Plus, a secret opening trap revealed! 
Grand Prix Attack Secrets - 40 Min - IM Paulo Bersamina - Learn the key ideas and strategies behind the Grand Prix Attack against the Sicilian Defense. Understand the advantages of the Closed Sicilian and Grand Prix Attack lines, as well as the important pawn advances like f4 and e5 to control the center and build an strong pawn structure.

Crush the Sicilian with the Grand Prix Attack - 2.5Hr  GM King - Chessbase India - GM Daniel King provides a comprehensive tutorial on using the Grand Prix Attack as a formidable weapon against the Sicilian Defense for 1.e4 players. Learn the theory, plans and practical tips from a renowned chess trainer to effectively crush the Sicilian with the Grand Prix Attack lines.

The Grand Prix Attack with Eugene Perelshteyn! - 1 Hr - U.S. Chess School -Eugene Perelshteyn explains key concepts, tactics, and variations through a practice game and interactive Q&A, giving you a well-rounded understanding of the Grand Prix Attack.

Battling the Grand Prix with Black

Explore strategies for Black to counter the Grand Prix Attack.

• Sicilian Grand Prix Attack Refuted!! - 16 Min
  
  
• Chess made EASY: Refuting the Grand Prix Attack - 14 Min
  
  
• Pragg's outrageous new idea against the Sicilian Grand Prix - 4 Min
  
  
• Black Repertoire against Sicilian Grand Prix Attack - 39 Min GM Paragua
  
  
• Ready to Finally Slay Grand Prix Attack (GPA)? - Be my Guest!! - 28 Min IM Perunovic
  
  
• Attacking in the Sicilian, Grand Prix Attack - Understanding Your Openings #2 - 39 Min IM Andras Toth
  
  
• Facing the Anti Sicilians | Grandmaster Opening Repertoire - 56 Min - GM Moulhan Lee

Gran Prix Attack Game Videos (w/Analysis)

Gran Prix Attack - Anand vs Gefland 1996   - 36 Min Video
Magnus Carlsen Plays Model Grand Prix Attack in a Bullet Game - 4 Min
Carlsen vs Ding || MC Invitational (2020) - 7 Min
Grand Prix Attack vs Sicilian Defence : Anthony Saidy vs Bobby Fischer : New York (1968) - 22 Min

Tal Gambit Videos

• Tal gambit! - Bill Hartston vs Mikhail Tal notable game - 19 Min
• Slay the McDonnell Attack with Tal's Gambit - 32 Min
• Sicilian Tal Gambit - The Hartston Tal Line (trap no. 616) - 5 Min
• Blitz miniature - Tal gambit - 15 Min

Evans Gambit (C51-C52): A Dynamic Weapon for White

The Ultimate Evans Gambit
Resource Hub
Tactics, Games, and More

The Evans Gambit (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4) is an aggressive chess opening that arises from the Giuoco Piano .

White offers a pawn to disrupt Black's development and gain a lasting advantage in the center. The resulting positions are sharp and tactical, favoring players who enjoy dynamic play.

Elevate your game with our collection of Evans Gambit resources.
From classic games to modern analysis, our archive provides everything you need to master this aggressive opening.

Wikipedia Page

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4. b4

Bishop's Bounty Giuoco Piano Page

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BOOKS & Courses (Free)

Short & Sweet: Kalyan's Italian Game Free Chessable Course - 11 Trainable Variations - GM Arjun Kalyun - Whatever type of game you're looking for - the Italian has it - quiet, safe, tactical, daring, simple, and complex. This course offers 11 trainable variations to equip you with a well-rounded understanding of the opening.

Short & Sweet: Krykun's Italian Game - Free Chessable Course - IM Krykun guides you through the critical moves, standard structures, and must-know strategies in the Italian Game. All packed in just 20 core lines and 1 hour and 12 minutes of video-sync instruction.

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Evans Gambit Articles

Dive Deep into Dynamic Play:
Sharpen your understanding of the Evans Gambit with these insightful articles

A Rare Appearance From the Evans Gambit - Chess.com Article GM Short vs. GM L'Ami

The Conquest Attack in the Evans Gambit Declined - Kenilworth CC - (Archived Article)

The Evans Gambit at Simplify Chess - Embark on a move-by-move exploration of the main lines in this gambit. Gain a deep understanding of how to effectively wield this dynamic opening as White.

Evan’s Gambit Theory (Accepted and Declined) | A Definitive Guide - Nice Guide at RagChess offers a comprehensive guide to the Evans Gambit, including ideas, common mistakes, and the main lines for both the Accepted and Declined variations.

Welcome to the Evans Gambit - Website devoted to the Evans. While this website might be archived, it still offers valuable historical context and explanations of the Evans Gambit's main lines. (Archived)

Evans Gambit – How to Play as White and Black - Chessable Blog Opening Guide (In-depth) - Chessable's in-depth blog guide delves into strategies for both sides of the Evans Gambit. Learn how to maximize your chances as White and handle the gambit effectively as Black.

GM Boris Altermans Blog (Annotated games)
Evans Gambit Pt 1 - Annotated Fischer,Robert James - Boatner,J [C51]
Evans Gambit Pt 2 - Annotated Fischer,Robert James - Fine,Reuben
Evans Gambit Pt 3 - Annotated Morphy,Paul - Hampton,Thomas Inglis
Evans Gambit Pt 4 - Annotated Morphy,Paul - De Riviere,Jules Arnou
Evans Gambit Pt 5 - Annotated Morphy,Paul - Morphy,Alonzo

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Evans Gambit LiChess Studies

Sharpen your Evans Gambit skills with these interactive learning experiences on Lichess:

• The Evans Gambit - 25 Chapter Study (Very Indepth) (150 hearts) Dive deep with this comprehensive study featuring detailed lines, defenses, and expert instruction.
  
  
• Evans Gambit🔋🔌, Updated - 10 Chapter Study (250 Hearts) - Master key Black responses after move 5 with this highly rated study.
  
  
• Evans Gambit (Anderson Variation) - 5 Chapter Study (Variation for Black)
  
  
• Kota's Evans Gambit Guide - 7 Chapter Study - Get a solid foundation in the Evans Gambit with this study covering the basics and several variations with model games.
  
  
• Black vs the Evans Gambit - 7 Chapter Study (Black Variations) Learn how to handle the Evans Gambit effectively as Black, focusing on the Lasker Defense Lines and featuring model games between Grandmasters.
  
  
• Evans Interactive Simulator - 14 Chapter Interactive Study This interactive study allows you to explore the Evans Gambit move-by-move, testing your understanding of opening principles, tactics, and positional ideas. (Great for beginners on Lichess studies!)

New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move, perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge.

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Games Databases

Chessgames.com

Evans Gambit (C51) 1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bc4 Bc5 4 b4 - 1687 Games
Evans Gambit (C52) 1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bc4 Bc5 4 b4 Bxb4 5 c3 Ba5 - 1101 Games

Game Collections
(Curated Collections of games below on Chessgames.com )

• Evans Gambit [White] - 23 Games (All White Wins)
  
• White - Evan's Gambit: Morphy - 19 Games (All White Morphy games)
  
• EVANS GAMBIT DECLINED - 19 Games
  
• EVANS GAMBIT ACCEPTED GTM - 30 Games (Nice Collection )
  
• Modern Masters play the Evans Gambit - 12 Games
  
• Evans Gambit History and Repertoire - 26 Games (Compiled by Kenilworthian)

365Chess.com

• C51: Evans gambit declined 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 - 3812 Games
• C52: Evans gambit 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Ba5 - 1530 Games

ChessTempo.com

• Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Anderssen Variation (C51) - 425 Games
• Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Anderssen Variation Cordel Line (C51) - 725 Games
• Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Declined (C51) - 621 Games
• Italian Game, Evans Gambit, MacDonnell Defense (C51) - 254 Games
• Italian Game, Evans Gambit, MacDonnell Defense Main Line (C51) - 164 Games
• Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Stone-Ware Variation (C51) - 248 Games
• Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Main Line (C52) - 1955 Games
• Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Slow Variation (C52) - 240 Games
• Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Tartakower Attack (C52) - 419 Games
• Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Pierce Defense (C52) - 306 Games
• Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Mieses Defense (C52) - 232 Games
• Italian Game, Evans Gambit, Anderssen Defense (C52) - 145 Games

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Chess Puzzles

Test your attacking prowess and defensive skills with these Evans Gambit puzzles:

LiChess Opening Puzzles

• ITALIAN GAME: EVANS GAMBIT DECLINED - 379 Puzzles
  
  
• ITALIAN GAME: EVANS GAMBIT - 2676 Puzzles

WTHarvey.com

• Evans Gambit (ECO C51) - 6 Puzzles

Chess puzzles from the Evans Gambit (ECO C51) - 8 Puzzles from OTB Games

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Evan's Gambit Video Lessons

Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of the Evans Gambit with this comprehensive video library:

Learn The Ultimate Chess Opening || The Evans Gambit! - 30 Min Explore the core concepts and attacking potential of the Evans Gambit.
The Evans Gambit | Italian Game Theory - 36 Mins Hanging Pawns

Evans Gambit for the new generation - 17 Min GM Simon Williams

Attacking Ideas in the Evans Gambit - 25 Min GM Igor Smirnov - Sharpen your attacking skills with a Grandmaster guide to tactical opportunities in the Evans Gambit.

Chess Openings: Evans Gambit Accepted! - 40 Min IM Miodrag Perunovic - In-depth analysis of the Evans Gambit Accepted, a chess opening that is considered one of the most interesting and reliable gambits.

How To Play The Evan's Gambit | Grandmaster Repertoire - 31 Min GM Moulthun - Learn key ideas and main lines directly from a Grandmaster's perspective.

Evan's Gambit: Chess Opening Strategy, Tactics, Tricks, Traps & Ideas | Best Moves to Win Fast - 10 Min - Get a quick overview of strategies, tactics, and common traps in the Evans Gambit.

Crazy Crab Chess

This comprehensive series by Crazy Crab Chess delves deep into the Evans Gambit, covering theory, strategy, and tactics. (Total Time: ~2 Hours)

• Evans Gambit Complete Course: Part 1 (Chess Lessons) - 32 Min
  
• Evans Gambit Complete Course: Part 2 (Chess Lessons) - 29 min
• Evans Gambit Complete Course: Part 3 (Chess Lessons) - 27 Min
• Evans Gambit Complete Course: Part 4 (Chess Lessons) - 22 Min

(GM Boris Altermans Gambit Guide Videos)

Grandmaster Boris Alterman investigates perhaps one of the soundest of the romantic gambits from the 18th century that is still used at top level in the game today - The Evans Gambit

• Evans Gambit Part 1 - 34 Min
• Evans Gambit Part 2 - 34 Min
• The Evans Gambit: Part 3 - 32 Min
• The Evans Gambit: Part 4 - 32 Min

(IM Alex Astaneh)

• Italian Game | Evans Gambit Accepted | Chess Openings 24 Min - In particular, we will have a look on black's most ambitions option, which is capturing on white's b4-pawn.
• Italian Game | Evans Gambit Declined | Chess Openings - 20 Min - We're analysing black's second option, which is to decline the gambit and to drop the bishop back to the b6-square.

(NM Nelson Lopez)

Avoid common pitfalls with these video lessons highlighting mistakes players make at different skill levels.

• Top Mistakes in the Evans Gambit-part 1 - 18 Mins - The Evan's Gambit opening basic idea, principles, and strategies you should watch out for.
• Common Mistakes in the Evan's Gambit - Part 2 - 14 Mins - Top 2 mistakes players rated 1000 - 1400 are making in the Evan's Gambit AND how to fix them!
• Common Mistakes in the Evan's Gambit - Part 3 - 12 Min - The most common mistakes players rated 1400 - 1800 are making in the Evan's Gambit AND how to fix them!

Evan's Declined

• Evans Gambit Declined - 18 Min - Chesswebsite - We look at many variations if your opponents decide to decline the Evans Gambit.
  
  
• Chess Openings: If You Decline My Evans Gambit, You'll Lose!! - 30 Min IM Miodrag Perunovic - A comprehensive guide on how to play the Evans Gambit in chess, focusing on scenarios where the gambit is declined. It discusses various responses to the declined gambit, including counter-gambits and strategic moves to maintain an advantage.

Black Responses to Evan's

• Responses to the Evans Gambit | Chess Openings Explained - 49 Min St. Louis CC - National Master Jim McLaughlin profiles the Evans Gambit, where White plays a surprising 4.b4 in the Giuoco Piano. Learn what to do as Black to make White regret his sacrifice.
  
  
• Fighting the Evans Gambit - GM Damian Lemos - 30 Min - explores the options and plans available to Black when White plays the Evans Gambit.

Evans Gambit Traps and Tactics

• A Trap in the Torre Attack - 5 Min - This is a trap in the Torre Attack (1.d4 2.Nf3 3.Bg5). It is one of my favorite opening traps; in the 2000 Chicago Open I won two games with it.
  
  
• Torre Attack - The Wagner Gambit Trap (trap no. 995) - 3 Min
  
  
• PREVIEW: Gambit-Guide: Torre Attack, Wagner Gambit - 4 Min - GM Boris Alterman Gambit Guide - One such can be the Wagner Gambit (1 d4 Nf6 2 Nf3 e6 3 Bg5 c5 e4!?), named after the German master Heinrich Wagner (1888-1959), which leads to a sharp game, where a precise defense from Black is needed.
  
  

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Torre Attack Game Videos (w/analysis)

Playlists
The Torre Attack Collection - 6 Video Playlist - kingscrusher

Torre Attack - 11 Video Playlist - Axon Chess Academy (All 11 games are IM Andrew Martin)

• Torre Attacking | IM Bartholomew vs. NM Vinesh Ravuri - 33 Min IM Bartholomew
  
  
• IM Bartholomew vs. Ataraxis (Torre Attack) - 25 Min IM Bartholomew
  
  
• Chess Stream #63 A Lesson in the Torre Attack - 48 Min GM Simon Williams - This lesson by Grandmaster Simon Williams explores the Torre Attack opening, explaining White's plans for a kingside attack while also discussing how Black can counter this strategy.
  
  
• Eric tries the TORRE ATTACK - 10 Min - GM Eric Hansen - In this chess video, Eric plays a blitz game (fast paced) with a risky move that opens up lines on the board. This aggressive tactic leads him to winning the game in spectacular fashion.
  
  
• Torre attack that will inspire you | Netanya Open 2019 | Arthur Kogan vs Guy Gov 2019 - 4 Min - Chess School - Dramatic Kingside Clash! This chess game features a thrilling kingside attack by White with a bishop sacrifice and a surprising finish where Black delivers checkmate in just a few moves.
  
  
• Blitz Chess #255 with Live Comments Torre Attack - 11 Min - IM Christof Sielecki
  
  
• Live Comments Queen Pawn Torre Attack vs HouseOfFun V Cohar with Black - 14 Min - IM Christof Sielecki
  
  

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PGN Game Downloads

TorreAttack.pgn - 1736 Games (U of Pitt Archive)

The Scotch Game: A Comprehensive Resource Guide for White (C44-C45)

 

Feeling hemmed in by the Ruy Lopez? 
 Unleash Your Inner Tactician with the Scotch

• Dynamic and Aggressive: The Scotch Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4) is a fantastic opening choice for White players who crave dynamic positions and tactical opportunities. It avoids the complex lines of the Ruy Lopez while offering a rich battlefield for attacking chances.

• Suitable for All Levels: Whether you're a beginner looking for an exciting first opening or a seasoned player seeking new ideas, the Scotch Game offers something for everyone. Its clear development plans and central focus make it easy to learn, while its tactical depth provides a challenge for experienced players.

• Master the Scotch with Free Resources: This comprehensive guide equips you with all the tools you need to conquer the center and launch a fierce attack. We'll explore key variations, sharpen your tactical vision with puzzles, and provide video lessons from Chess GMs to elevate your game.

Let's explore the Scotch Game together!
Scroll down to discover articles, puzzles, video lessons, and more!


Scotch Game Wikipedia Page 
This page offers a solid foundation for understanding the opening's main lines, variations, and key ideas. 

 Wikipedia Links To All the Variation Explanations

• Main variations

  • 2.1

    Main line: 4.Nxd4

    • 2.1.1

      Classical Variation: 4...Bc5

    • 2.1.2

      Schmidt Variation: 4...Nf6

    • 2.1.3

      Steinitz Variation: 4...Qh4!?

  • 2.2

    Scotch Gambit: 4.Bc4

  • 2.3

    Göring Gambit: 4.c3

    • 2.3.1

      4...d5

    • 2.3.2

      Other ways of declining

    • 2.3.3

      One-pawn gambit: 4...dxc3 5.Nxc3

    • 2.3.4

      Double-pawn gambit: 4...dxc3 5.Bc4

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Books & Courses (FREE)

FREE Chessable Course

• The Scotch Gambit Starter Kit - Everything’s covered in just 31 trainable variations. Meaning you can start playing and winning with the Scotch Gambit in the next hour or two.

Internet Archive

500 Scotch Miniatures By Bill Wall - 107 Page PDF


4 Opening Systems to Start With - 50 page PDF - Free Exeter Chess Club PDF (Public Domain E-Book - This booklet gives you a repertoire to play when you are starting out in chess. It also gives you some alternatives if for some reason you don't like my first choice. The core of the repertoire is to play as White the Scotch Gambit.

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Scotch Chess Articles and Lessons

Deepen your theoretical knowledge of the Scotch Game with a collection of in-depth articles from chess experts.

• Scotch Game -  Chess Simplified Guide - This guide explores how to play White and Black in the Scotch Game chess opening, including aggressive strategies and effective counters.
  
  
• The Scotch Opening and Attacking opening for White - Big article on iChess.net - This guide explores why the Scotch is a great opening for various chess styles, how to play it effectively, and variations like the Four Knights and Mieses. (Archived)
  
  
• Chess Opening Basics The Scotch Game - on the Chessable Blog  (Decent Article) - This guide breaks down the core ideas behind the Scotch Game chess opening, making it easy for beginners to understand development and gain space in the center.

 

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Scotch Lichess Studies

Explore interactive training tools to solidify your understanding of the opening's concepts.

• Scotch Gambit - 11 Chapter Study - Nice Look at the Different Lines.
  
  
• Scotch Game - 7 Chapter - This quick Lichess study provides a concise overview of the main Scotch Game lines. (Good for beginners)
    
• Scotch Game w/ Ideas and Outcomes:  - 40 Chapter Study (Interactive)  (Really Well Done) (1100 Hearts) - This comprehensive Lichess study delves into the key ideas and outcomes of various Scotch Game and Gambit lines, featuring interactive puzzles for practice. (Comprehensive guide for all levels)
  
  
• The ultimate Scotch gambit guide - 19 Chapter Study - Lines, and model games

LiStudy   (Learn and Practice opening with Movetrainer)

• Scotch Game (White)  -  24 Lines to Practice
• Scotch Opening Repertoire  - 7 Lines to Practice
• In Depth Scotch Repertoire  -  30 Lines to Practice  (Really Nice)
• Scotch Gambit (Jedi Guide)  -  11 Lines to Practice

New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move, perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge of the Scotch Game. Find the Lichess study that best suits your needs and start mastering the Scotch Game today!

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Scotch Game Chess Puzzles 

Sharpen Your Scotch Game Tactics! Test your skills with a collection of puzzles featuring typical tactical motifs and attacking chances that arise in Scotch Game positions.

(WTHarvey - 10,000 Chess Puzzles) 

Scotch Game (C45) - 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Nxd4 (10 Puzzles)

LiChess Opening Puzzles

Italian Game: Scotch Gambit - 2221 Puzzles 
Scotch Game - 24,000 Puzzles (Can break down puzzles to 17 variations on main page)

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Games Databases

Analyze real-life games featuring the Scotch and see how it's played in practice.

365Chess.com

• Scotch Game Guide - 43,000 Games
• C45: Scotch game 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4 4. Nxd4 - 29,515 games
• C44: King's pawn game 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 - 324,000 Games

Chessgames.com

• Kings pawn game c44 -  27 Annotated games
• Scotch game c45  - 50 Annotated games

Annotated Games 
 Deep Fritz - Kramnik, Vladimir (2807) [C45] 

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Scotch Game Video Lessons 

Learn from chess masters in video tutorials that explain the Scotch's key ideas and strategies.

Scotch Game Opening Theory - 6 Video Playlist - Hanging Pawns

ST Louis Chess Club Videos 

The Scotch Game - Chess Openings Explained  - 45 Min - Jonathan Schrantz teaches the Scotch Game, an underestimated opening that releases tension in the center early. Besides two notable games, the Goering gambit and the Dubois-Reti defence are also covered.
Let's Do Scotch! | Chess and Psychology - IM Dorsa Derakhshani - 52 Min - Dorsa Derakhshani takes you inside her head as she relives her games in the Scotch Game or Scotch Opening.

Opening Problems | Scotch | French | King's Indian - GM Yasser Seirawan - 50 Min - Intermediate-level lecture at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. Club member Ken West asks for help in the Scotch

Nick Risko
Series on the Scotch Game or Scotch Opening.

• A Shot of Scotch #1: Third Move Sidelines | Chess Openings Explained - 69 Min
• A Shot of Scotch #2: Scotch Gambit, Bc5 Lines | Chess Openings Explained - 56 Min
• A Shot of Scotch #3: Scotch Gambit, Dubois Reti & Nakhmanson | Chess Openings Explained - 63 min
• A Shot of Scotch #4: Göring Gambit | Chess Openings Explained - 41 Min
• A Shot of Scotch #5: Queen Moves | Chess Openings Explained - 51 Min
• A Shot of Scotch: The Napoleon Gambit | Chess Openings Explained - 18 Min

 
A Magical Chess Opening for ALL Levels - 16 Min (Potter Variation)  IM Rozman - The Scotch, in particular the Potter Variation. A very easy opening for beginners who are looking to get good at chess.

Chess Openings: How To Play The Scotch Gambit - Quickstarter Jedi Guide - 31 Min

Attack with the Scotch and Giuoco Piano! - GM Roman Dzindzichashvili - 35 Min

DOMINATE with Black against the Scotch Gambit! (EMPIRE CHESS) - 16 Min - GM Victor Mikhalevski demonstrates the perils awaiting any unprepared player with the black pieces against the Scotch Gambit along with several impressive examples of successful defense.

Scotch Gambit 

Scotch Gambit  - 11 Video Playlist - FM James Canty III

• The Best Chess Opening against 1...e5 | Scotch Gambit Traps - 19 Min - Instead of taking the pawn back with 4.Nxd4, White plays in gambit style, sacrificing the pawn, for rapid development and great attacking opportunities. You'll enjoy this line a lot because it is solid, aggressive, and easy to learn.
  
  
• The Scotch Gambit: Great Examples and Ideas for White! - 26 Min  Ichess.net - Roman looks at a number of Scotch Gambit lines with emphasis upon White maintaining an advantage in every possible line.
  
  
• The Max Lange Attack in the Scotch Gambit | An Opening full of Traps | IM Alex Astaneh - 24 Min - Showing you the Max Lange Attack that can arise out of the Scotch Gambit. The Max Lange Attack is not only popular at the master level but also at the club level as it offers a dynamic play.
  
  
• How to Play the Scotch Gambit | Grandmaster Repertoire - 40 Min GM Moulthun - Molton dissects variations after White gambits the d-pawn (4.Bc4) in the Scotch Game. Learn aggressive ideas to capitalize on the pawn sacrifice!
  
  
• Grab the Initiative and become unstoppable with the Scotch Gambit! - 20 Min  GM Roman Dzindzichashvili - Roman looks at unexpected variations to get a good position in the Scotch Gambit with 4.Bc4 rather than capturing The Pawn in the main Line Scotch with 4.Nxd4 is his featured game.

 

Goring Gambit 

Goring Gambit Series - 10 Video Playlist - AS Chess School

Chess Openings: Learn to Play the Goring Gambit! - 21 Min - The Chess Giant - Solomon Rodell explores this aggressive gambit (1.e4 c6 2.Nf3 3.d4 exd4 4.c3!). Learn how to punish Black's unusual defense!

The NEW (and better!) Danish Gambit | Repertoire: Goring Gambit - 32 Min - FM William Graf - Surprise your opponent with a sneaky gambit! Graif explores this aggressive line (1.e4 Nf3 3.c3 4.d4!) for White in the Danish Gambit. Sacrifice for a tempo and dominate the center! (You Transpose to the Scotch)

Attacking Chess Gambit against 1.e5 (Goring Gambit) - 30 Min - In-depth tutorial on the Goring Gambit, an aggressive chess opening strategy against 1.e5.

Chess Opening for Black (Goring Gambit) - 20 Min - A comprehensive guide on how to counter the Goring Gambit in chess when playing as black.

Scotch Game | Göring Gambit - 21 Min - Hanging Pawns - The Göring Gambit is a very aggressive, highly provocative and slightly unsound continuation for white. He gives up a full pawn for development and an attempt for a deadly initiative.  (New - 6/10/2024)

Scotch Game Traps

• Chess Trap 27 (Counter-Trap Against Scotch Gambit) - 12 Min
  
  
• Deadly Scotch Game Trap | Hyper-Aggressive Opening for White - 7 Min
  
  
• Chess TRAPS in the Scotch Gambit opening! ♔ Paul Morphy ♕ QUEEN Sac! - 3 Min
  
  
• Scotch gambit chess opening - strong attacking traps you should know - 15 Min - We take a look at Scotch gambit game and some amazing attacking options and "traps" white has prepared for player playing the black pieces by not allowing him to castle.
  
  Best Chess Opening for White After 1.e4 | Scotch Gambit Traps - 16 Min - GM Igor Smirnov - Out of the 3 most common responses of Black, 2 moves are huge mistakes and lose the game for Black immediately.
  
  
• Best Chess Opening for White After 1.e4 | Scotch Gambit Traps - 16 Min - GM Igor Smirnov - Out of the 3 most common responses of Black, 2 moves are huge mistakes and lose the game for Black immediately.

Black Side of the Scotch

 GJ_Chess

• Chess Opening for Black (Scotch Game - 1)  - 26 Min - GJ_Chess
• Chess Opening for Black (Scotch Game - 2)  - 27 Min  - GJ_Chess
• Chess Opening for Black (Evans Gambit) - 22 Min - GJ CHess

How to play against the Scotch  -  24 Min - NM Robert Plunketts lab - I go over all the main options and some of the trickiest options for black on how to play against the Scotch opening

Scotch Game - A Short, Simple Repertoire for Black - 21 Min - A brief, easy-to-remember repertoire for Black against the Scotch Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4).

Chess Opening For Black against E4 | Scotch Game - 6 Min - Coach Kestony 

My SECRET Anti-Scotch Opening System [No Theory] - 19 Min - GM Igor Smirnov - You will cut down on a lot of opening theory by learning a single variation that can be played against all these lines. The London Defense variation, which occurs after 4...Bb4+ in the Scotch Gambit, forces White to react to the check, thus limiting their choices. You will also learn the common opening mistakes to avoid, middlegame plans, typical attacking ideas, and some deadly traps

Scotch GAME VIDEOS (w/Analysis)

Scotch Opening  - 60 Video Playlist - Chess School
Scotch Game  - 12 Video Playlist  - agadmantor
Scotch Game  - 68 Video playlist - kingscrusher

This Guy Just Demolished a Super GM with SCOTCH GAMBIT - 12 Min - Awonder Liang just won an incredibly beautiful game with the Scotch Gambit against Levon Aronian

GM Naroditsky
Amazing Game Videos w/ Lots of Analysis and GM lessons.

• Beginner To Master | Chess Speedrun | Scotch Game  - 20 Min
• Master Class | The Scotch Game | Chess Speedrun  - 34 min
• Scotch Gambit (AMAZING Game) | The Sensei Speedrun  - 61 Min
• Scotch Game: Göring, Main Line | The Sensei Speedrun - 28 Min 

"Fortune favors the bold." - Virgil (Poet)