Scandinavian Defense: Blackburne Gambit

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Opening Overview: Scandinavian Defense: Blackburne Gambit

By playing Nxc6, the player enters the Scandinavian Defense: Blackburne Gambit, a setup within the Scandinavian Defense complex. Diverging from the common Scandinavian Defense (e5), this line chooses Nxc6. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move opens lines for pieces.

Key Plans

  • Prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly.
  • Control the key diagonals to exert long-term pressure.
  • Feature: Open Center, Fianchetto

In the resulting middlegame, players must focus on how to prioritize piece activity and king safety as lines open quickly. Data analysis shows a 39% win rate for White, indicating equality.

Also known as: Blackburne Gambit, Center Counter, Blackburne Gambit, Center Counter

Stockfish Analysis of Scandinavian Defense: Blackburne Gambit:
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Technical Details for Scandinavian Defense: Blackburne Gambit

  • ECO Code: B01
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 39% / B: 42%
  • Moves: 9
  • Aliases: Blackburne Gambit, Center Counter, Blackburne Gambit, Center Counter
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