Chess openings

Scandinavian Defense

Scandinavian Defense (B01) starts 1.e4 d5. In 27,680 games between strong players, White wins 47%, 11% are drawn and Black wins 42%; the most played move is 2.exd5 (90%).

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1.e4 d5

ECO
B01
Games between strong players
27,680
To move
White
47%42%

White wins, draws and Black wins, from this position.

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What strong players play next

The moves played most from this position in over-the-board broadcasts and the Lichess Elite Database, how often, and how the games ended.

MovePlayedResultsLeads to
2.exd590% (24,782)47%42%–
2.Nc35% (1,322)46%43%–
2.e52% (568)44%49%–
2.d32% (456)50%39%–
2.Nf31% (281)41%49%Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit
2.d41% (200)41%50%–

Where it comes from and where it goes

Branches from King's Pawn Game 1.e4

Every Scandinavian Defense line

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